Czarina Alexandra Crown

This is a one-of-kind crown created with antique wallpaper from 1907 by

L. C. Orrell & Company ofChicago. This embossed wallpaper has flourishing

lines reminiscent of the Art Nouveau period.

Due to the brittle nature of very old wall paper, special care was taken to

preserve its beauty for generations to come. Archival products were used

to stabilize the paper and adhere it to heavy paper. A sealer to protect

from UV damage and light moisture was applied as a final finish. Metallic

trims were used for the seams in the crown. Metallic paints were added to

enhance the fading lines in the paper.

Grand Duchess Elisabeth Crown

This is a one-of-a-kind crown created with antique wallpaper from 1915 by

L. C. Orrell & Company of Chicago. This is embossed wallpaper reminiscent

of the Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts period.

Due to the brittle nature of very old wall paper, special care was taken to

preserve its beauty for generations to come. Archival products were used

to stabilize the paper and adhere it to heavy paper. A sealer to protect

from UV damage and from light moisture was applied as the final finish.

Metallic trims were used for the seams in the crown. Mica chips in the

centers of the flowers are original to the paper. Detail cut-outs were added

to the paper to enhance its beauty as a crown.

Jeanne Rhea 3519 Baugh Street Raleigh, NC 27604 Phone 919.850.9278 jrhea@nc.rr.com