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BROOCH: BROWN SPECKLED BIRD WITH FEATHERS

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Current Exhibition: 50 Objects 50 Years

Overview

Bird brooch decorated with genuine feathers. The bird has a red eye with brown, green, red and white feathers and is perched on a gold branch with white flowers.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1988.53.4

Item type

Material

Width

70 mm

Height or length

35 mm

Keywords

Photographed 2023

Museum Of Childhood

COSTUME ACCESSORIES

Statement of significance

Social and fashion history. Six assorted brooches featuring birds and other fauna.

50 Objects 50 Years
These brooches are part of a collection of 102 brooches donated by the Museum of Childhood. They incorporate many different materials, styles, and motifs, including insects, floral designs and ornamental patterns. Beyond their use for adornment and decorative appeal, these brooches reflect personal identity, social status, fashion, and community heritage.

Last modified

Tuesday, 28 October, 2025

Completeness

72

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