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Imperial's Pearl Capitol Comes Home after 40 Years
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In 1966, the flag alone was valued at $5,000 and the total
appraised value was $250,000. “It is our opinion, to replace this fabulous replica, the cost would be approximately $640,000.00 wholesale, a very conservative amount.” The 217,569 high-quality pearls are the equivalent of 4,355 pearl necklaces. The windows are windowed with mother-of-pearl. |
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The miniature American Flag atop the Capitol is platinum. The stripes are alternating bands of rubies and cultured pearls making up the stripes. The stars are diamonds on a field of brilliant blue sapphires.
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A five-foot long model of the U.S. Capitol. The model was created with 217,569 cultured pearls and a jeweled flag. It was commissioned by the Imperial Pearl Syndicate in 1959 and presented to the Society in 1966. A formal reception was held to unveil the Pearl Capitol on February 1, 1966.It took two years to gather the cultured pearls to make this model. |
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Model is show wearing the Imperial Crown and Pearl and a dress made of pearls. We do not know where the dress is along with a bathing suit and purse.
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Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey views the Pearl Capitol |
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Jonathan Louttit made arrangements for the return of the Pearl Capitol. |
