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

Thematic genre brooches for craftsmen