Elsie McNeill Lee

Elsie McNeill Lee, later known as Countess Gozzi after her marriage, was a significant figure in the history of Fortuny textiles, serving as the exclusive distributor for the United States and eventually inheriting the company. In 1949, she transformed the Fortuny factory premises into her private residence and garden, ensuring the preservation of the Fortuny legacy while adding her own vision to the historic site.