Elisabeth Marbury

Elisabeth Marbury (June 19, 1856 – January 22, 1933) was a pioneering American theatrical and literary agent and producer who helped shape business methods of the modern commercial theater, and encouraged women to enter that industry. Since 1892, Marbury had been living openly in a lesbian relationship with Elsie de Wolfe (later known as Lady Mendl), a prominent socialite and famous interior decorator. Provided by Wikipedia