Vintage little girl brooch with cloche hat, a 1920s portrait for your lapel
This vintage little girl brooch belongs to the storybook end of our small portrait pieces, with a young girl drawn in the 1920s Parisian spirit. The face is a small porcelain beige enamel oval with rosy cheeks, two small black dot eyes and a quiet smile. Two brown braids fall on either side of the neck, finished with tiny grey ribbons. The wide brimmed cloche hat sits in grey enamel with two tiny peach flowers tucked into the brim and a small silver bow at the collar below. A soft blue triangular yoke peeps from under the hat at the neckline. The black enamel dress is sculpted with full cape sleeves and a flared skirt that catches the light like satin, and at the side a small satin silver pochette is tucked away. In the right hand a generous pastel bouquet blooms in soft pink, sky blue, white and butter yellow flowers. Slim silver legs descend below the dress to two small black shoes. Every outline, from hat brim to dress hem to bouquet stems, is picked out in polished silver. Mode Tendance picked it for British wardrobes that love a romantic storybook brooch on a black blazer lapel or a cream knit cardigan.
- Porcelain beige face with two brown braids: small oval face with rosy cheeks, black dot eyes and quiet smile, braids tied with tiny grey ribbons
- Grey cloche hat with peach flowers: wide brimmed 1920s hat with two tiny peach flower accents
- Black enamel dress with cape sleeves: sculpted dress with flared skirt and small silver pochette tucked at the side
- Soft blue triangular yoke at the neckline and small silver bow at the collar
- Pastel bouquet of soft pink, sky blue, white and butter yellow flowers held in the right hand
A magnetic vintage portrait brooch that respects every fabric
The back of this magnetic brooches design hides a polished silver disc with a central magnet. The disc lies behind the fabric and clips to the magnet on the back of the figure, holding the brooch flat without piercing a single fibre. This makes it safe for fine silk evening blouses, cashmere knits, vintage Liberty shirts, light denim jackets and even canvas tote straps, the fabrics where a traditional pin clasp would leave a permanent hole on a romantic dress or a delicate cashmere wrap.
Styling a romantic vintage brooch in a British wardrobe
The grey, black, pastel and silver palette pairs especially well with cream, blush, dove grey, navy and ivory, the romantic neutrals of a smart British wardrobe. Place it on a black blazer lapel for a tea room afternoon, on a cream knit cardigan for a Saturday walk in Hampstead, or on the strap of a leather satchel for a vintage market browse. It also layers well with another figurative piece from our women brooches collection on the opposite lapel for a small theatre of portraits.
Materials and care for the storybook enamel
Technical specifications
| Dimensions | Approximately 7.5cm tall x 4cm wide |
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| Fastening | Dual neodymium magnet, no piercing |
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| Face and accessories | Porcelain beige face with two brown braids, grey cloche hat with peach flowers, soft blue yoke, silver bow at the collar |
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| Dress and details | Black enamel dress with cape sleeves and flared skirt, satin silver pochette, slim silver legs and small black shoes |
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| Bouquet | Pastel pink, sky blue, white and butter yellow flowers held in the right hand |
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Wipe with a soft dry cloth, avoid perfume sprays and creams and store flat with the magnet disc clipped to the back of the figure to protect the storybook enamel. Avoid wearing close to credit cards or mechanical watches.
FAQ
Is the cloche hat really inspired by the 1920s?
Yes, the wide brimmed cloche silhouette with floral trim is a direct nod to the 1920s flapper style, translated here for a small storybook portrait rather than a literal vintage reproduction.
Is the brooch suitable as a gift for a grandmother?
Yes, the romantic storybook portrait reads as a thoughtful gift for grandmothers, mothers, vintage style enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a small narrative piece rather than a flashy modern brooch.
Will the magnet hold the 7.5cm brooch on a delicate cardigan?
Yes, the dual neodymium magnet is calibrated for the weight of the cast brooch and holds on fine knits, silk and lightweight wool without piercing the fabric.
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