Maria Antonia Räss
American businesswoman
About Maria Antonia Räss
Lived 1893 – 1980 (aged 86–87). Maria Antonia Räss was a Swiss embroiderer.
Maria Antonia Rass abbreviated as MAR (June 19, 1893 – 1980) was a Swiss-born American businesswoman, embroidery manufacturer and socialite who was primarily active in New York City. She was a muse of Walt Disney and an acquaintance of Coco Chanel and Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maria Antonia Räss?
American businesswoman (1893–1980)
When was Maria Antonia Räss born?
Maria Antonia Räss was born in 1893 in Appenzellerland.
When did Maria Antonia Räss die?
Maria Antonia Räss died in 1980 in Appenzellerland.
What was Maria Antonia Räss's occupation?
Maria Antonia Räss was an embroiderer.
What nationality was Maria Antonia Räss?
Maria Antonia Räss was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maria Antonia Räss. https://biography.guide/maria-antonia-rass/
MLA: "Maria Antonia Räss." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maria-antonia-rass/.
Chicago: "Maria Antonia Räss." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maria-antonia-rass/.
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