Magnificent Diamonds From the Cullinan Rough
A historical article surveys the Cullinan diamond story, describing the a famed gem from South Africa. It notes the 3 largest stones and a collection of cut diamonds including a 171 inch long square brill, with 62 carat stones and a necklace and pendant planned for Queen Victoria. The piece explains rough diamonds’ transparency and the king's orders for royal pieces, hinting at the vast value and artistry in the Transvaal find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullinan
Lea Cayats
Jagersfontein
Orange River Colony
South Africa
Victoria
Edward
Vast Diamonds and Royal Tales of Glimmering Gems
A 19th century survey traces famous stones from the Jubilee diamond cut for Queen Victoria’s anniversary to the Star of the South and Regent. It recounts legends, owners, and dramatic fates of historic gems including the Koh-i-Noor, Hope, Brunswick Blue, Orloff, and others with details on weights, origins, and notable events surrounding their paths through history.
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Ihungt Fr
Julius 1
Austria
New York
Tavernier
India
Louis XIV
Oril
Russia
Orloff
Trichinopoly
Woes of a Suffragette Y Fike Well
A fragmentary note recalls a suffragette’s frustration with lateness and missing last trains as a policeman closed the way home. The jumbled text suggests a venting anecdote about delays and footwear.
Scions of Royalty Born to Wear Diamonds
A portrait of the future royal children of England and their upbringing at Windsor. Princess Mary leads in sports and studies though nearing her twelfth birthday, while Prince Edward, Albert, Henry, George, and John grow through schooling and outdoor pursuits. The piece notes democratic schooling, pet passions, and future duties shaping the royal brood.
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Christias
Prince Sand Dracus Wales
Edward
Nrtides
Briscoe
Victoria
Spingter Ami
Ban Er
Sandvingiae
Cristina
Royad
England
Ines
Bath
Urinvess
Mary
Mae
Whd
Rope
Heal Piers
Albert
Istu
Windsor Park
Granduar School
Princess Mary
Baward
Prince Edward
Osborn College
Osborn
Ig 13
Henry
Prince George
Windsor
John
Muddled answers at Lincoln history display draw laughs
A busy New York Public Library branch posed a question to children on Lincoln's birthday asking who Abraham Lincoln was. Responses ranged from humorous to misguided, with some kids providing clever or erroneous facts, and a few adults noting a lack of understanding of Lincoln and emancipation.
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New York
Lincoln
York
Abraham Lincern
Partie
Lineain
Legil
Washington
Bey
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Wits
Poe Blett
Transvaal
Onte
Ay J the Strong
Dresden
Minas Geraes
Brazil
Gaikwar
Barada
Col. Phasre
Carustus
Laney
Charles
Portugal
Baron de Sapey
Henry Ay
Thomas Pitt
William Pitt
London
Pitt
Duke of Cans
France
Champs Miysees
Naoleen
Star
O'Reilly
Griqualand
Irk
Newkirk
Hater
Earl of Dudley
iKe
Kohinnor
Delhi
Pat
Dosteey Singh
Lahor
Real Tine
Winjin
Deralbad
Golconda Dixzinge
Colgate
Bantam
Vernier
Enero J
Dell
Auner
Rene Bache
Diamond DE the Rouge
Auden Wal Tabak
Ape
Sean Br
Amd
Tomen
AR Chive
Anl
Syarls
Cain
Spain
London Post
Rt Hiy
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