I have collected these charming 1930s brooches for a while and have decided to do a bit more investigation. They seem to go well with a lovely 30s embroidered and appliqued tablecloth!
Before I read a great article by Beverley Bennett a member of the Plastic Historical Society I only knew that these were made mostly in America from remnants of plastic. Originally going back to the 1930s....
they would be shaped and reversed carved and then painted ... perhaps with a bowl of flowers....
....or..... a bunch of flowers....
or a geometric flowered design....
or a crinoline lady walking in her garden...
She goes into a lot more historical detail and it is worth taking a look! Again, the fantastic Schiffer publishing house have produced a great reference book. Lyngerda Kelley & Nancy Schiffer. Plastic Jewelery. Schiffer Publishing, 1987. Also, The Plastic Historical Society have a very interesting article on these fabulous brooches!
as i collect lucite broches i was very pleased to read your blog now i know a little more and will be reading up on the historic society.i have heard so many storys on how they were made even that they were made by useing airoplain windshealds in the war and then sent home to love ones.thank you
ReplyDeleteas i collect lucite broches i was very pleased to read your blog now i know a little more and will be reading up on the historic society.i have heard so many storys on how they were made even that they were made by useing airoplain windshealds in the war and then sent home to love ones.thank you
ReplyDeleteAhh thank you very much for the comment! Yes I have heard about the use of areoplane windscreens as well as windscreens from WW II jeeps!. There were also black backings as well. Do keep in contact I would be fascinated to hear more!!! Good luck with the collecting of the brooches. I have a facebook page do keep in contact if you are interested. x
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