Early Life and Family Background Anne Loomis was born in 1890, the daughter of Dewitt Loomis and Anne Williams Wallace. She grew up in a family with social ties in the Northeast and received the upbringing typical of a young woman of her class in the early twentieth century.

Marriage and Family She married James Henry Alexandre in 1911. The couple lived in New York society, and Anne was frequently mentioned in the press for social and charitable events. They had three sons: James Henry Alexandre III, Dewitt Loomis Alexandre, and Lawrence Jerome Alexandre.

Public Life, Fashion, and Society Anne Alexandre became known for her interest in horse racing and was a familiar figure at major tracks and at the associated social gatherings. Her fashion sense attracted notable press attention. Newspapers across North America cited her wardrobe as exemplary of refined taste, particularly in tailored suits and sporting attire.

“A shimmering white satin sports blouse was Mrs. J. Henry Alexandre’s choice for wear with her O’Rossen tailored suit of navy blue worsted, fashioned with a wrap-around skirt and a slight nip-in at the waistline of her jacket.”

She was often presented in society columns as setting a model for appropriate dress—elegant, understated, and impeccably tailored.

Later Years and Death Anne lived an active social life, balancing family, society, and interests in equestrian circles. She died in 1948.