You don't often see busts of Napoleon in California, but this one is on show in the basement of the Edward Dean Museum in Cherry Valley, not far from Yucaipa. It was given to Admiral Lord Nelson by some grateful French citizens for ridding them of their Emperor and Dictator. It ended up here among the private collection of these two art dealers, Hollywood set designers and bon vivantes.
Abovethe basement is a replica of an 18th century English drawing room with all its foppery and finery. It's an interesting room to wander around and imagine what life must have been like in those far off days.
Abovethe basement is a replica of an 18th century English drawing room with all its foppery and finery. It's an interesting room to wander around and imagine what life must have been like in those far off days.
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