The Cartiers

The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire

Immerse yourself in the captivating story of the family behind Cartier, and the three brothers who turned their grandfather’s humble Parisian jewelry store into a global luxury icon. Marjorie Post was one of Cartier’s most enduring clients, frequenting the firm’s three establishments from the 1920s through 1960s and working closely with Pierre Cartier. Francesca Cartier Brickell has traveled the world to research her family’s remarkable history and discovered long-lost pieces of the puzzle along the way.  

EVENT TIMELINE 

5-7 p.m. |  Indulge in a three-course prix fixe meal at Merriweather Café. Reservations recommended.

5:30-7:30 p.m. | Mid-Century Master: The Photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt, mansion, gardens, and greenhouse open for self-guided touring.  
Enjoy light bites and beverages from Merriweather To Go, and visit the museum shop.  

7:30-8:30 p.m. | Lecture 

8:30 p.m. | Book Signing. The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire is available in the museum shop. 

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