Isn't this exhibition of the "Treasures of the Tsars" at the State
Hermitage Museum?  I remember the advertisements for the exhibit when I
was in St Petersburg.  It was supposed to be a high profile, very
restricted security exhibition.  I think they were planning for either a
separate admission or some sort of scheduling arrangement.  I remember
the Chief Curator of Painting discussing the exhibition with me.
 
Dave Wells
 
On Thu, 23 Feb 1995, Linda Tanaka wrote:
 
> >There is an exhibit of Imperial Russian material in St. Petersburg, FL
> >through 11 June 1995. I don't have any more specific information at hand
> >(since I'm up here in D.C.). I think the exhibit is in one of the art
> >museums in St.Pete, so it probably includes icons. I'll see if I have
> >more concrete information tonight.
>
> Paul
> The exhibit in St Petersburg is called Treasures of the Tzars and it
> includes, and I quote from a brochure.
> "From crown jewels to a children's carriage. Hundreds of priceless royal
> treasures will be on display, many laden with Russia's  seemingly limitless
> troves of precious metals and stones. Icons of the Orthodox CHurch, Faberge
> creations, a throne, a children's carriag , arms,  armour, toys, dolls, and
> a gem studded, sable trimmed crown are just a few of the exhibition's
> highlights."
>
> Linda Tanaka
> Vancouver Museum        British Columbia  Canada
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