A lovely collection of brooches were shown at our June meeting, too many to mention in detail. Many were inherited from relatives, others gifts received on special occasions and those purchased by their owner often from op shops.
Of particular interest was a filigree butterfly made of the finest metal in a silver colour but not actually silver. The strands of metal were like a cobweb. Typical of their era were a number of bar style brooches with gems or plain. Cameos were also popular.
There were a number of handcrafted brooches: a raffia basket and a bonnet both decorated with silk flowers; a fairly large round brooch with the surface filled with silk French knots; a handmade felt brooch with leaves and gum blossom and a leather flower like a camellia.
Other brooches included pearls, jade, opals rhinestone, enamel, paua shell and porcelain. There was a colourful collection of brooches made in the former Maxart button factory.
Of particular interest was a filigree butterfly made of the finest metal in a silver colour but not actually silver. The strands of metal were like a cobweb. Typical of their era were a number of bar style brooches with gems or plain. Cameos were also popular.
There were a number of handcrafted brooches: a raffia basket and a bonnet both decorated with silk flowers; a fairly large round brooch with the surface filled with silk French knots; a handmade felt brooch with leaves and gum blossom and a leather flower like a camellia.
Other brooches included pearls, jade, opals rhinestone, enamel, paua shell and porcelain. There was a colourful collection of brooches made in the former Maxart button factory.
Tea towels is the theme for the meeting to be held on 3rd July – souvenirs from places afar or commemorative.
Janet Gourley
Janet Gourley
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