Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' 'Heidi' in Red Swiss Costume Swiss Miss Pin Clip
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Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' 'Heidi' in Red Swiss Costume Swiss Miss Pin Clip
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Description: rhodium plated base metal, rhinestones, enamelling
Marked: Trifari with Crown (on clip)
Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 73, wrongly named 'Helen', with male companion Peter. In the collage of 14 Feb adverts shown in Womens Wear Daily, 17 Feb 1939, p 26 (reproduced in Brunialti on p 75), the couple's names are partially obscured ('Peter and He...'). But the full Saks 5th Ave 'Lapel Loot' advert appeared in the New York Times, 14 Feb 1939, p 6, naming the couple Peter and Heidi (not Helen), price $7.50 each; click thumbnail above to view advertisement. Patent is reproduced below (scroll down); designer A Philippe, filed Jan, granted Feb 1939
Condition: Excellent
Size: 2.55" x 1.4"
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