The Art and Life of Rudolph Schirmer

An Artist and a Gentleman, Rudolph Schirmer left a rich legacy of creative works - poetry, fiction, non-fiction, music - and me, his only child. This chronicle is a collaborative celebration of his life and imagination.
Liane Schirmer, 2009

Thursday, February 12, 2009

"May I Have This Dance?" MISS HUBBLE'S COTILLION

Rudolph attended cotillion in the 1930's in Manhattan, under the tutelage of a certain Mrs. Hubble. It is one of history's ironic twists that waltzing alongside him were little Andy and Rosalind Anderson, two charges of Miss Josephine Doucette, who subsequently entered into Rudolph's employ in the capacity of governess to yours truly.

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