Modernist Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Mod Burst Brooch Pendant 925 JH green most likely during the late

most likely during the late 40s

This is a black suede purse made by the fashion house of Schiaparelli during the 1950s

FL newspaper by Louise Hickman that makes mention of these particular designs

It has 3/4 length sleeves

someone added a piece of grosgrain ribbons in a v-shape to extend it

Modernist Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Mod Burst Brooch Pendant 925 JH green most likely during the lateThis is a wonderful sterling silver brooch made in a mod burst design. The piece is constructed with a broken up stone in its center that has a polished raised splash emanating from it against a blackened background, echoed in shape to the splash. What I get from the design is that something is exploding and the silver represents the resulting blast waves, but I guess that it could be left to interpretation. The piece has both a pin and a hook at the