Cullinan Diamond
Reference code
SIT/01/20/02
Title
Cullinan Diamond
Date
c. 1966
Level of description
file
Extent and format
1 file
Scope and content
Typescript notes with an account from the ex-wife of Thomas Powell, giving a full account of the discovery of the diamond, which she claims is erroneously credited to Frederick Wells. There is also a rough history of the stone and the work carried out to cut it down. There are some handwritten notes and descriptions of each stones, with weights and dimensions given.
Please note that this material contains descriptions of institutional racism.
Please note that this material contains descriptions of institutional racism.
Creator
Sitwell, Hervey Degge Wilmot (1896-1973), Major General and Keeper of the Jewel House, Tower of London