Leaf sun ray clip brooch

Front view of a brooch showing the cast and carved details. Front view of a brooch showing the cast and carved details. Rear view of a brooch showing the fastener.
Front view of a brooch showing the cast and carved details. Front view of a brooch showing the cast and carved details. Rear view of a brooch showing the fastener.

Classification

Description

A cast and carved phenolic clip brooch with a leaf shaped sun ray design. The metal clip is marked 'Made USA'.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

PHSL : X14.28

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cast
carved

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF
phenol formaldehyde
phenolic resin
Dimensions
Width
28mm
Depth
12mm
Length
54mm

Colour

orange