Name/Title
Duck Jewelry SetEntry/Object ID
2021.18.31Description
Part A) Duck brooch. Three-dimensional and facing towards the right. Resin-cast and hand painted in naturalistic colours. Depicts a duck posed mid-flight, with its neck outstretched, feet tucked into its body, and wings posed at the peak of their upstroke. Eyes, tail feathers, and wing feathers are visible in the resin figure. Left side of brooch is flat and unpainted, revealing resin. Silver metal brooch pin inserted into the wood body of the brooch.
Part B) Duck earring. Three dimensional and facing right. Likely resin-cast and hand painted in naturalistic colours. Back of earring is flat and has a silver metal screw back fastener adhered to it.
Part C) Duck earring. Same as Part B, but facing leftUse
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
Black, White, Pink, Blue, Yellow, Brown, OrangeMade/Created
Manufacturer
NaturecraftDate made
circa 1950 - 1959Place
City
VancouverState/Province
British ColumbiaCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Brooch:
Length: 7cm
Width: 1.5cm
Height: 7cm
Earrings
Length: 3cm
Width: 1.5
Height: 2.5cm
