Tiaras: A History of Splendour- Photographs and related material are illustrated here for the first time. - Includes tiaras from royal collections - including three designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria. - Of great appeal to everyone. - The tiaras are related to a variety of works of |
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Contents
Acknowledgements | 6 |
Profane to Sacred | 21 |
Chapter Two | 43 |
Copyright | |
10 other sections not shown
Common terms and phrases
2001 Her Majesty Albert amongst Archives Art Nouveau Astor bandeau beautiful Boucheron bride brilliant diamonds brooch cabochon cameos carats Cartier Castellani Cecil Beaton coiffures collection of jewellery coloured coronation coronet Countess court daughter decorated diadem diamond diadem diamond tiara diamond-set diamonds and pearls dress Duchess of Gloucester Duchess of Kent E.Wolff Earl Elizabeth the Queen emerald and diamond Empress enamel Faberge famous fashion favourite Feodorovna flowers French crown jewels Garrard gem-set Grand Duchess hair head ornaments head-dress Imperial inspired jewellery Josephine King George kokoshnik Lady London Majesty Queen Elizabeth marriage married Museum necklace opposite painted Paris parure pearl and diamond photograph Plate portrait precious stones Prince Princess Margaret Princess Mary Private Collection Queen Mary Queen Mother Queen Victoria Rene Lalique Royal Collection Royal Highness Russian crown jewels sapphire and diamond sapphires set with diamonds style tiara set Tsar Tsarina turquoise Wartski wife wore worn wreath Youssoupov
Bibliographic information
| Title | Tiaras: A History of Splendour |
| Author | Geoffrey C. Munn |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Antique Collectors' Club, 2001 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | Sep 1, 2010 |
| ISBN | 1851493751, 9781851493753 |
| Length | 432 pages |
| Subjects | › Antiques & Collectibles / Jewelry |
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