Telling the story of Cartier, from the French jeweler’s early days to its emergence as a fine jewelry powerhouse complete with its own design signatures and historical archive, is no easy feat. Frida Escobedo has undertaken the considerable task in partnership with curator Ana Elena Mallet. Highlights include 160 pieces of Cartier’s jewelry and timepiece archive, along with archival records of special commissions for royals and celebrities including golden age film star María Félix and Brazilian pilot Alberto Santos-Dumont.