Name/Title
Dogflower BroochEntry/Object ID
2021.18.26Description
Dogwood flower brooch. Resin-cast and hand painted. Depicts a flower with five cream-coloured petals and three green leaves. Rear of brooch is unpainted. Grey metal brooch pin glued to back of brooch. Some white fibers adhered to adhesive around brooch pin. Some wear and chipping of paint at points of flower petals.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
White, Green, BrownMade/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: 5.5cm
Width: 1.5cm
Height: 3.5cm