1940s Embroidered Handmade Brooch / Cottage Landscape mystic topaz The permanent pleating in the

The permanent pleating in the fabric means it stretches with the lycra underneath

This could be easily reversed if desired

vampy dress is one hell of a head turner

clear stones continue down the shoulders

1940s Embroidered Handmade Brooch / Cottage Landscape mystic topaz The permanent pleating in theThe most precious collection of brooches we've ever come across! The brooch is set in a rope effect metal frame, with a plastic transparent film protecting the creation. C type clasp with rotating closure to secure. In good condition, scuffs and scratches to the metal as expected of a brooch this age. The transparent film has begun to yellow due to age. Embroidered and hand made brooches were popularised during the 'make do and mend' years of WW2, and