Avigdor

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-02

Overview

Mlle Avigdor - young woman of Nice society who made her debut at Mrs. Prodgers' ball on January 1, 1874.

Social Position

Part of Nice society circles, making her formal entrance into society at age appropriate for the period (likely 16-18).

Relationship to Marie

Marie notes her debut with apparent indifference ("Mais que m'importe!"), suggesting either jealousy or disdain for these social rituals from which she feels excluded.

Research Needed

• First name
• Family background
• Jewish community connections (Avigdor is a Jewish surname)
• Later appearances in diary