Socialite (1868–1958) and the first wife of John Jacob Astor IV whom she divorced in 1910. Mr. Astor would perish aboard the Titanic while returning from his honeymoon with his new bride. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite of Ava Willing as a four-year old, by Taylor and Brown of Philadelphia. Notation on reverse in an unknown hand reads, “Ava L. Willing, 4 years old.” In fine condition, with a few light spots to background and some light silvering to darker portions of image. RR Auction COA.
