The New York Times Sunday Style section
(online three days ago):
As for the elder Mr. Gilbert, he could have
leapt out of a novel by Louis Auchincloss….
According to his wedding announcement
in The New York Times, [the elder]
Mr. Gilbert’s father was the chief executive
of a company that made machines for
the textile industry….
— "The Price of Privilege," by Landon Thomas Jr.
"Machines for the textile industry" —
Try a Web search for
"Cutting Room Appliances" + Abner + Gilbert.
Compare and contrast with Gilbertville Historic District.
"By Louis Auchincloss" … or by F. Scott Fitzgerald?
