Evalyn walsh mclean jewelry collection

American socialite and owner of the Hope diamond . Born on August 1, 1886, in Denver, Colorado; diedon April 26, 1947, in Washington, D.C.; daughter of Thomas F.

Walsh (a carpenter and gold miner) and Carrie Bell (Reed) Walsh; married Edward Beale McLean, on July 22, 1908 (separated 1928); children: Vinson McLean (died young); John R. McLean; Edward Beale McLean; Evalyn Washington McLean Reynolds (died 1946).

Father found gold (1896); moved to Washington, D.C.

(1898); moved to Paris (1904); bought Hope diamond (c. 1909); entered upper stratum of Washington society (1916); left husband (1927); became involved in Lindbergh kidnapping reward campaign (1932).

Selected writings:

Father Struck It Rich (autobiography, 1936).

Evalyn Walsh McLean was a mining heiress and renowned Washington hostess best remembered for her extravagant soirées and profligate spending habits.

She also owned the storied Hope diamond, a 44.52-carat jewel rumored to