Chapter 14 - THE HALCYON EXHIBITION

The exhibition still happened.
That surprised everyone.
Commonwealth reviewed the proposal properly.
The museum revised the catalogue.
Thirteen Eleanor pieces were approved for temporary loan.
Not twenty-one.
Lender:
Eleanor Hart Virelli Collection, held in trust for Lila Virelli.
Camilla’s pieces were removed at her request.
The exhibition did not collapse.
No donors died from accurate provenance.
At the entrance to Eleanor’s section, the catalogue described her professional training in costume conservation.
Not “wardrobe girl.”
Not “worked behind the scenes.”
Professional.
Collector.
May you like
Mother.
No mention of Camilla.