Behind the Brooch: A Closer Look at Backs, Catches, and Pin Stems by Lorena Angulo NETHERLUND

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Behind the Brooch: A Closer Look at Backs, Catches, and Pin Stems by Lorena Angulo NETHERLUNDTable of Contents The focus of this book is on the side of the brooch that usually isn't noticed: the reverse. When we encounter an attractive piece of jewelry, our instinct is to admire the front, but when we turn it around, it often reveals a secret. The author lets us in on that secret, typically only shared between the maker and the wearer. Clever brooch makers often adorn the back with items meant to complement the front, or the backside may have