Competing with five other well known Museums, a visit to Chicago in person to the donor was the touch that won the award for the Museum. The donor was determined that the collection be awarded to someone with the same appreciation for miniatures as is evidenced by the quality and collectors' eye. Faberge still life flowers in Rock crystal vases. Stems are gold and flowers are carnelian and include diamonds in the center and jade leaves. Lily of the Valley flowers also have diamonds in the center and jade leaves.
Group tours are welcome.
Admission is charged.