Description

A composite photograph of Edward Howland Robinson Green and his wife. Boston Traveler, August 6, 1936. Original Credit Line: Wide World Photos, Boston Traveler.

Original Caption: "The late Col. Edward H. R. Green, son of the late eccentric philanthropist Hetty Green, pictured with Mrs. Green, now his widow. The widow was appointed administrator of his $80,000,000 estate, in absence of any known will, but now his sister, Mrs. Matthew Astor Wilks of New York, has produced a document naming herself as sole beneficiary."