MARIE, QUEEN OF ROMANIA
The museum includes a collection of royal memorabilia from Queen Marie of Romania (1875 – 1938), a friend of Sam Hill’s who presided at the museum’s dedication ceremony in 1926. Included are the queen’s coronation gown, crown, silverware, gilt furniture, jewelry and other memorabilia.
Located in the Entrance Level – view museum map
Turquoise and pear locket containing a lock of Queen Victoria's hair given to her grand-daughter Queen Marie of Romania when she was one year old.
Photography: Mary Harrsch.
View more examples of regalia, furniture and objects from the collection.