[Belle Époque] Bernhardt, Sarah. (1844-1923) Bernhardt's Stage-Worn DiademA beautiful and finely wrought costume diadem, owned and worn in performances by the great 19th century actress. Gilted metal, imitation pearls and stones. Deaccessioned from the museum at Bernhardt's former residence, the collection of the Muse de la Citadelle Vauban, Belle le en Mer, France. An extraordinary item from perhaps the most famous actress the world has ever known. "In accord with the practice at the time, she provided her own stage