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McCLELLAND BARCLAY Sterling Vermeil Carmen Miranda Head Brooch

McCLELLAND BARCLAY Sterling Vermeil Carmen Miranda Head Brooch

Referred as the Carmen Miranda sterling vermeil figural head brooch, this is a rare McClelland Barclay piece produced in 1942-1943. A high fruit hat, large hoop earrings and scoop-neck dress emulate the signature look of the Brazilian actress. One of a group of exotic women's head brooches shown on p. 138 of my book

Year Made: 1942-1943

Condition: excellent vintage (some surface marks)

Marks: McClelland Barclay STERLING

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Materials

sterling vermeil

Dimensions

approx. 2.75 x 2.12 inches

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Cover of illustrated artist's biography by Patricia Gostick, McClelland Barclay: Painter of Beautiful Women and More. Hardcover with book jacket.

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