Noted woman gem collector is holding exhibit in National Capital. Famous gems that are worth a king's ransom were displayed at a private showing at the Grace Dodge Hotel in Washington this week by Miss Harriet Keith Fobes, noted gem collector of New York. It was from Miss Fobe's wonderful collection
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- 1928
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- Harris & Ewing
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