1928 Sewing machine brooch. Gold plated metal alloy, 4.5 cm, 1960s. Vintage thematic genre brooches for craftsmen
Thematic genre brooches for craftsmen
When we imagine a vintage brooch, it is a sparkling with rhinestones volumetric decoration of 1950-60s, or elegant brooch with charms in the Victorian style. No less precious and cute are vintage decorations with sense, aimed to be a perfect gift for particular professions, or hobbies. These special “genre” decorations depict figures of fun, or everyday objects that symbolize something. Traditionally, these decorations have been excellent gifts or souvenirs just for mom, sister, or, for example, grandmother, enthusiastic about sewing or knitting. The main purpose of these brooches – to create a good mood.
Especially popular, inexpensive and charming “genre” brooches were in 1970. Symbol of a particular profession or hobby, the designs of these brooches or pins was unlimited. It could be a school board and the globe for teachers, a typewriter for a secretary, needlework, sewing machine or scissors for craft enthusiasts.
Noteworthy, such well known costume jewelry manufacturers as Danecraft and JJ (Jonette Jewelry) made lots of thematic pins and brooches
AJC brooch for those who like to cook. Gold tone. 5 cm. 1980s
Thematic genre brooches for craftsmen
Craftsman brooch. Thimbles, scissors, sewing machine, watch. 5.5 cm. 1980sDanecraft brooch. Gift for a stylist or hairdresser. Table with cologne, gel, hairspray, hair dryer, scissors with comb and mirror. 6cm 1980sGardener brooch by Danecraft. Pewter, enamel. 5.8 cm. 1970sI love gardening gold tone enameled brooch by Danecraft. 5.5 cm. 1980sNumber one hairdresser brooch by Avon. Gold tone, rhinestones, enamel. 1970sPewter brooch for a tailor – sewing centimeter, spool of thread, needle, scissors, thimble, button. Jonette Jewelry, 1980s 5.5 cmBrooch for loving knittingFor knitting loversVintage genre brooches for loving knittingBrooch for painting loverFor those who love gardeningSewing machine broochBrooch for those who love sewing machinesVintage Brooch for those who love needlework and sewingFor those who love needlework and sewingBrooch for gardening loversI love to stitch broochVintage Antique style Brooch Pin with charms for those who love needlework and craftsScissors Antique style Brooch for those who love needlework and craftsBrooch with charms for those who love sewingBlue Seamstress Taylor Sew Sewing Machine Pin Brooch