Portrait of Caroline Murat Bonaparte by Elisabeth vigee LeBrun, 1807
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Detail of the Portrait of Caroline Murat Bonaparte by Elisabeth vigee LeBrun, 1807
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Realizing that the tiara being worn by Caroline was possibly a headband of some type that wrapped towards the back of her head, I wondered at how it could stay on without many many pins - which is how she must have worn it. Deciding I wanted something a bit easier to put in the hair and that would last for my client, I put it on a tiara base instead.
Tiara - the beauty of this design is that it can be worn up front or in the back of an up-do
Full parure - tiara, belt/sash, necklace, bracelets, and earrings
Belt/Sash - hooks added to the back of the cameo, and at the ends to her gown so as not to put any pressure on the piece and give the illusion of a full belt
Earrings - sterling silver earwires with a white cultured pearl button cabochon and a vintage glass dimpled pearl teardrop
Bracelet clasp detail
