Harry Winston - Washington, D.C.
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N 38° 53.505 W 077° 01.563
18S E 324285 N 4306715
Located at the National Museum of Natural History.
Waymark Code: WMRXG7
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2016
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This sign is accompanied by a bust of Winston and the Hope Diamond and reads:
"HARRY WINSTON
CONNOSSEUR OF DIAMONDS
(1896-1978)
World renowned jeweler Harry Winston's desire to educate
the public about precious gems led him to donate on of the
world's most recognized gemstones - the Hope Diamond- to
the Smithsonian Institution. This fabulous gift, made in 1958,
became the cornerstone of the National Gem Collection.
Known as the King of Diamonds, Winston was acclaimed for
his skillful cutting of many of the world's large and famous
stones. In addition to the Hope Diamond, he donated other
treasures to the National Gem Collection including the
858-carot Gachala Emerald and a 253.7-carat rough diamond.
Talk to me Harry Winston, tell me all about it.
Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen prefer Blondes"
There is no cost to visit the Museum which is open daily 9 to 5.
Group that erected the marker: Smithsonian Institute
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
National Museum of Natural History
Washington, D.C. USA
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