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Tiara
Andrew Prince (British)
British, born 1971
about 2013
Medium/Technique
Silver and Swarovski crystals
Dimensions
Center front: 15.9 x 16.5 x 3.8 cm (6 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Case: 16.8 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm (6 5/8 x 9 x 3 in.)
Case: 16.8 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm (6 5/8 x 9 x 3 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Victoria and Jessica Croll and Christina Croll Failing in honor of David Croll on the occasion of Father's Day
Accession Number2016.230
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry, Contemporary Art
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Diadems
DescriptionInspired by a garland-style tiara made by Cartier between 1905 and 1910, this tiara was handmade by Andrew Prince in silver. The hair ornament features colorless and yellow Swarovski crystals in old diamond cuts.
The tiara was worn in the Downton Abbey (season 4, episode 8) when Lady Rose was presented at court.
The tiara was worn in the Downton Abbey (season 4, episode 8) when Lady Rose was presented at court.
Provenance2016, sold by the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: May 25, 2016)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.