This diadem of amethysts and pearls was given to Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785-1879) by Prince Jerome Bonaparte (1784-1860) and was part of a large parure with earrings, a bracelet, a pendant and additional amethysts that were set into a bracelets in London. In 1869, Elizabeth recorded, "This Parure sent 1805 by Prince Jerome." Jerome probably…

Diadem

Description

This diadem of amethysts and pearls was given to Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785-1879) by Prince Jerome Bonaparte (1784-1860) and was part of a large parure with earrings, a bracelet, a pendant and additional amethysts that were set into a bracelets in London. In 1869, Elizabeth recorded, "This Parure sent 1805 by Prince Jerome." Jerome probably sent this to her along with other gifts after he returned to France without her.

Creator

unknown

Date

circa 1805

Materials

Amethysts, seed pearls, enamel work, gilded copper alloy

Object ID

XX.5.297

Accession Number

XX.5

Resource ID

4066

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles J. Bonaparte

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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