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Indlæser... Queen's Jewelsaf Leslie Field
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. This visual and historical look at the magnificient jewelry of the British Royal Collection of jewels is a feast for the eyes. The author has meticulously put together a collection of photographs showing various members of the royal family wearing stunning pieces including many parures. The period covered by the author starts with Queen Victoria in the 19th century to the present Queen. The stories behind each photograph and jewelry is what makes this book a standout. ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
Providing an extensively illustrated account of Queen Elizabeth II's personal collection of jewellery, and published with the co-operation of Buckingham Palace, this book includes stories and pictures of items worn by members of the royal family for over 400 years. The anecdotal text which accompanies the wealth of photographs is based on close examination of memoirs, photographs and documents in the royal archives. Ingen biblioteksbeskrivelser fundet. |
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I was a little disappointed. Don't get me wrong, the jewelry that is showcased is magnificent, however, I really would have loved to have seen some up close photos of all the pieces, not just photos of the Queen wearing them. You could see the sparkle, not necessarily the design. ( )