Name/Title
Trout BroochEntry/Object ID
2021.18.22Description
Steelhead trout brooch.Three-dimensional, viewed from the side. Resin-cast and hand painted in naturalistic colours. Brooch depicts a trout posed mid-leap, with its mouth open and tails curved dynamically underneath its body. The eye and fins are visible in resin model. Back of brooch is flat and unpainted, though marked with some paint spots. Silver metal brooch pin is adhered horizontally to back.Context
Part of a set of NatureCraft brooches made by a Vancouver company in the 1950s, depicting flowers, birds, and fish of British Columbia, Canada. These hand-painted resin brooches were distributed at gift and jewelry shops across Canada.
In the 1950s, the donor's family purchased samples of the full NatureCraft brooch line as part of a planned business venture. While this venture did not come to fruition, these sample brooches remained in their possession.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Favor, DarylClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
ResinColor
Blue, Green, Red, YellowMade/Created
Manufacturer
NaturecraftDate made
circa 1950 - 1959Place
City
VancouverState/Province
British ColumbiaCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Naturecraft / VANCOUVER, B.C.Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 6cm
Width: 1.5cm
Height: 4.5cm