Vintage little girl brooch in pastel enamel, cloche hat and pink handbag
This figural brooch shows a little girl drawn in the storybook style of mid-century children's illustrations. A violet-and-turquoise cloche hat sits low on her head with a tiny pink flower on the side, two brown braids frame the face, the eyes are softly closed in a small smile, and the body is dressed in a blue swing skirt under a violet bodice with a small gold-tone bow at the waist. She carries a pink-and-mauve handbag with a large pearl-cream bow on the front and a small bouquet of multicolour flowers tucked beside it. A tiny blue flower sits on the bottom-left of the skirt, and the legs end in pink pastel pumps. The metal frame is gold-tone with brushed back relief, and the fastening is a hidden two-disc magnet, so the brooch holds firmly on a coat lapel or a knit without leaving any pinhole.
- Hat: violet-and-turquoise cloche style with a tiny pink flower
- Face: small soft features, two brown braids, gentle smile
- Outfit: violet bodice, blue swing skirt, small gold bow at the waist, tiny blue flower on the skirt
- Accessories: pink-mauve handbag with pearl-cream bow and multicolour bouquet, pink pastel pumps
- Metal: gold-tone, brushed back with engraved relief
- Fastening: hidden magnet, two-disc system, no pin and no holes
Why a storybook figural brooch holds attention
Most childhood-inspired brooches lean on a single emotion: cute, or sweet, or nostalgic. This piece holds them together with a pastel palette (violet, turquoise, pink, soft blue, pearl cream) that stays calm rather than sugary. The cloche hat anchors the silhouette in mid-century illustration territory, the handbag and bouquet keep the eye busy with detail, and the gold-tone metal warms every transition. The magnetic fastening matters here because the figurine is small and detailed; a coarse pin would fight the delicate work. Browse our wider no-pin magnetic brooches for the same fastening on other characters.
Where the little girl lands in the wardrobe
On a beige or camel wool coat lapel, the pastel palette warms the neutral base and the violet hat becomes the eye anchor. On a chunky cream knit jumper, the brooch reads as a small painting rather than a flashy piece. On a denim jacket it picks up a softer, story-telling mood than a flat statement brooch. Pair it with smaller pieces from our wider female figurine brooches selection for a coordinated lapel.
Materials, sizing and care
Body in gold-tone metal with baked enamel for the hat, the bodice, the skirt, the handbag and the shoes. The pearl-cream bow on the bag is nacre enamel rather than a separate cabochon, set in slight relief. Two-piece set: the decorative figure and a small openwork magnetic disc placed behind the fabric. Wipe the front with a dry microfibre cloth, store flat, keep perfume sprays and pool water off the enamel.
Specifications
| Dimensions | About 6 cm tall |
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| Materials | Gold-tone metal, selective baked enamel |
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| Colours | Violet, turquoise, blue, pink, mauve, pearl cream, brown, gold |
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| Fastening | Magnetic, two-piece, no pin |
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| Best worn on | Coat, blazer, knit, denim, scarf |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the bow on the bag a separate cabochon?
No, it is pearl-cream nacre enamel set in slight relief as part of the bag itself, not a separate stone or cabochon.
Will the magnet hold on a knit jumper?
Yes. The two rare-earth discs are sized for knit jumpers and wool coats without slipping, and remain gentle enough for fine fabrics like silk or chiffon.
Does it work as a gift for nostalgic-style fans?
Yes. The storybook figural with cloche hat and pastel palette is a clear nostalgic-illustration piece, packed in a jewellery pouch ready to gift.
