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A blog by Elena Maria Vidal.
The rich history of the Russian people is reflected in the origins of
the Imperial Crown Jewels of Russia. The jewels were worn by the
Romanov Royal Family (1613-1917) until they were seized by the new
government during the Russian Revolution and secured in secret until
1922. In 1922 the jewels were unpacked and a full inventory taken. The
“Russian Diamond Fund” album dates to the same year and the photographs
appear to have been part of the initial inventory.
“These images are unique representations of a bygone era-taken at a
key moment for Russia, buried in quiet bookshelves for almost a hundred
years, then rediscovered to add one more tiny but important part to the
infinite puzzle of history,” said USGS librarian Jenna Nolt. (Read more.)
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