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Brooch Collection (#4)

From political icons to artistic expressions, the brooch tells a story of empowerment and elegance

Background imageBrooch Collection: Watson, S.K. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Watson, S.K. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Watson, S.K. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 9

Background imageBrooch Collection: Rodriguez, Madame, portrait photograph, 1915 June 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Rodriguez, Madame, portrait photograph, 1915 June 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rodriguez, Madame, portrait photograph, 1915 June 26

Background imageBrooch Collection: Rice, Loly, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Rice, Loly, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rice, Loly, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Background imageBrooch Collection: Ochs, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Ochs, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ochs, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Background imageBrooch Collection: Lockwood, V. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Lockwood, V. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lockwood, V. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 28

Background imageBrooch Collection: Langley, William C. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Langley, William C. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Langley, William C. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 June 22

Background imageBrooch Collection: Cotton, May, Miss, portrait photograph, 1924 July 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Cotton, May, Miss, portrait photograph, 1924 July 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cotton, May, Miss, portrait photograph, 1924 July 24

Background imageBrooch Collection: Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hayes, Irene, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 27

Background imageBrooch Collection: Hannah, John, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hannah, John, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hannah, John, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 22

Background imageBrooch Collection: Goodrich, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 June 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Goodrich, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 June 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Goodrich, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 June 20

Background imageBrooch Collection: The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka, 1868. Creator: Carl Bloch

The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka, 1868. Creator: Carl Bloch
The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, nee Trepka, 1868

Background imageBrooch Collection: Dodge, D. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Dodge, D. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dodge, D. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageBrooch Collection: Dodge, D. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Dodge, D. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dodge, D. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageBrooch Collection: Dillingham, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Dillingham, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dillingham, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915

Background imageBrooch Collection: Legion of Loyal Women, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Legion of Loyal Women, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Legion of Loyal Women, between 1910 and 1920
Legion of Loyal Women, between 1910 and 1920. Group portrait of older women, some wearing brooches signifying membership of a society

Background imageBrooch Collection: Three Brooches with Fantasy Birds at Left, Right, and Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot

Three Brooches with Fantasy Birds at Left, Right, and Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Three Brooches with Fantasy Birds at Left, Right, and Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Dragons at Top, and Griffins at Bottom, 1596

Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Dragons at Top, and Griffins at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Dragons at Top, and Griffins at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Title-Page: Brooch, Snail-like Animals Above, Centaurs with Banners at Bottom, 1596

Title-Page: Brooch, Snail-like Animals Above, Centaurs with Banners at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Title-Page: Brooch, Snail-like Animals Above, Centaurs with Banners at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch with Table-Stones, Dragons at Top, andWinged Monsters Blowing Horns at Bottom, 1596

Brooch with Table-Stones, Dragons at Top, andWinged Monsters Blowing Horns at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Table-Stones, Dragons at Top, andWinged Monsters Blowing Horns at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Animals at Top, and Winged Human Beings at Bottom, 1596

Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Animals at Top, and Winged Human Beings at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Animals at Top, and Winged Human Beings at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Two Brooches with Dragon and Insects at Top and Human Beings with Snake-like Tails... 1596

Two Brooches with Dragon and Insects at Top and Human Beings with Snake-like Tails... 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Two Brooches with Dragon and Insects at Top and Human Beings with Snake-like Tails atBottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch with Tablestones and Winged Griffins Above and at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot

Brooch with Tablestones and Winged Griffins Above and at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Tablestones and Winged Griffins Above and at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Winged Snakes at Top and Winged Animals at Bottom, 1596

Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Winged Snakes at Top and Winged Animals at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Winged Snakes at Top and Winged Animals at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch with Winged Fauns Blowing Trumpets at Top and Fantasy Creatures with Birds... 1596

Brooch with Winged Fauns Blowing Trumpets at Top and Fantasy Creatures with Birds... 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Winged Fauns Blowing Trumpets at Top and Fantasy Creatures with Birds at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch with Table-Stones, Butterflies at Top, and Peacocks and Hermes at Bottom, 1596

Brooch with Table-Stones, Butterflies at Top, and Peacocks and Hermes at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Table-Stones, Butterflies at Top, and Peacocks and Hermes at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Birds at Top and Devil's- and Angel's-Head at Bottom, 1596

Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Birds at Top and Devil's- and Angel's-Head at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Birds at Top and Devil's- and Angel's-Head at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Three Brooches with Winged Snakes at Left and Right and Winged Griffins at Bottom, 1596

Three Brooches with Winged Snakes at Left and Right and Winged Griffins at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Three Brooches with Winged Snakes at Left and Right and Winged Griffins at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Two Brooches with Bird and Winged Snake at Top and Griffins with Vases at Bottom, 1596

Two Brooches with Bird and Winged Snake at Top and Griffins with Vases at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Two Brooches with Bird and Winged Snake at Top and Griffins with Vases at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch with Table-Stones, Flying Scorpions at Top, and Dogs at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot

Brooch with Table-Stones, Flying Scorpions at Top, and Dogs at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Table-Stones, Flying Scorpions at Top, and Dogs at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch with Fantasy Animals at Top and Fauns with Vases at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot

Brooch with Fantasy Animals at Top and Fauns with Vases at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Fantasy Animals at Top and Fauns with Vases at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch with Fantasy Creatures Blowing Horns at Top and Winged Griffins at Bottom, 1596

Brooch with Fantasy Creatures Blowing Horns at Top and Winged Griffins at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Fantasy Creatures Blowing Horns at Top and Winged Griffins at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch with Sprigs at Top and Griffins with Trophies at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot

Brooch with Sprigs at Top and Griffins with Trophies at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Sprigs at Top and Griffins with Trophies at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Winged Animals at Top and Crouching Swans at Bottom, 1596

Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Winged Animals at Top and Crouching Swans at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Winged Animals at Top and Crouching Swans at Bottom, 1596

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: Emma Wilson

Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: Emma Wilson
Brooch, c. 1937

Background imageBrooch Collection: Friendship Pin, c. 1937. Creator: Herbert Marsh

Friendship Pin, c. 1937. Creator: Herbert Marsh
Friendship Pin, c. 1937

Background imageBrooch Collection: Man's Stick Pin, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton

Man's Stick Pin, c. 1938. Creator: Kalamian Walton
Man's Stick Pin, c. 1938

Background imageBrooch Collection: Cameo Brooch, 1936. Creator: Marie Famularo

Cameo Brooch, 1936. Creator: Marie Famularo
Cameo Brooch, 1936

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch, 1935/1942. Creator: Dorothy Dwin

Brooch, 1935/1942. Creator: Dorothy Dwin
Brooch, 1935/1942

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Jennings

Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Jennings
Brooch, c. 1937

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch and Earrings, c. 1936. Creator: G.A. Ayers

Brooch and Earrings, c. 1936. Creator: G.A. Ayers
Brooch and Earrings, c. 1936

Background imageBrooch Collection: Dolly Madison Breakfast - Mrs. Samuel Ireland, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Dolly Madison Breakfast - Mrs. Samuel Ireland, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dolly Madison Breakfast - Mrs
Dolly Madison Breakfast - Mrs. Samuel Ireland, 1912. Society occasion, USA. Woman wearing veiled hat, high-necked dress with lace collar, and cameo brooch

Background imageBrooch Collection: Portrait de Marie-Thérèse d'Autriche (1638-1683), reine de France, c1670. Creator: Ecole Francaise

Portrait de Marie-Thérèse d'Autriche (1638-1683), reine de France, c1670. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait de Marie-Therese d'Autriche (1638-1683), reine de France, c1670

Background imageBrooch Collection: Portrait de Diane de France, duchesse d'Angoulême (1538-1619), fille légitimée d'Henri II, c1570

Portrait de Diane de France, duchesse d'Angoulême (1538-1619), fille légitimée d'Henri II, c1570
Portrait de Diane de France, duchesse d'Angouleme (1538-1619), fille legitimee d'Henri II, c1570

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch, 1935/1942. Creator: Irene Lawson

Brooch, 1935/1942. Creator: Irene Lawson
Brooch, 1935/1942

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch, c. 1939. Creator: Irene Lawson

Brooch, c. 1939. Creator: Irene Lawson
Brooch, c. 1939

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: David P. Willoughby

Brooch, c. 1937. Creator: David P. Willoughby
Brooch, c. 1937

Background imageBrooch Collection: Brooch, c. 1936. Creator: Edward White

Brooch, c. 1936. Creator: Edward White
Brooch, c. 1936. Part of a set, see image 960017524 by same artist

Background imageBrooch Collection: Cameo Brooch, c. 1936. Creator: Grace Halpin

Cameo Brooch, c. 1936. Creator: Grace Halpin
Cameo Brooch, c. 1936




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From political icons to artistic expressions, the brooch tells a story of empowerment and elegance. Margaret Thatcher, known for her iconic style, often adorned her outfits with a statement brooch that reflected her strong personality. NADIA-JULIETTE BOULANGER, the influential French music teacher, wore a delicate brooch as she conducted symphonies that touched hearts worldwide. Even royalty couldn't resist the allure of a beautiful brooch. Queen Elizabeth II was captured wearing an exquisite piece during her visit to Balmoral in 1952, showcasing her timeless grace. The Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch symbolized the fight for women's rights and paid homage to brave activists like EMILY DAVISON. Artists have immortalized their muses through intricate portraits featuring stunning brooches. Theodosia Ogilvie's pastel portrait from 1859 showcased not only her beauty but also highlighted the ornate brooch adorning her attire. Princess Anne continued this tradition by donning elegant brooches during visits to North Yorkshire and Cornwall. Brooches have transcended time and culture; an Anglo-Saxon Kentish type exemplifies craftsmanship from centuries ago while still captivating modern audiences today. Lady Byron's portrait captures both sophistication and sentimentality with a carefully placed brooch completing her ensemble. The significance of these accessories extends beyond aesthetics; they serve as tokens of appreciation or remembrance too. Florence Nightingale received a gold enamelled brooch as recognition for her invaluable contributions to nursing during wartime struggles. Military regimental badge brooches were proudly worn by soldiers in World War I, representing loyalty and camaraderie amidst adversity. Whether it be worn by powerful leaders or cherished individuals, each unique design carries its own narrative within its intricate details.