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October 9, 2015

Mary Scott Townsend's Diamond Tiara

mary scott townsend cartier diamond tiara
Creation: This tiara was made by Cartier in 1905.

Materials: diamonds set in platinum

Provenance:
  1. Mary Scott Townsend
  2. Mathilde Townsend Welles; inherited from her mother in 1931
  3. Thora Ronalds McElroy; inherited from her cousin in 1949
  4. Cartier Collection; bought at auction at Sotheby's in 1991
mary scott townsend cartier diamond tiara
C.Z. Guest
mary scott townsend cartier diamond tiara
Nissa Marion
mary scott townsend cartier diamond tiara
Lisa Hanna
Other Wearers:

Questions:
  • Did C.Z Guest or another person own the tiara between Thora McElroy and Cartier?
Photos: Cartier

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