Brooches and Badges (Victoria & Albert Museum) - Accessories

From medieval pilgrim badges and Renaissance hat decorations to jewelled brooches and twentieth-century political pins, brooches and badges are often more than practical or decorative dress fasteners; they are expressions of identity. Focusing on the V&A¹s world-famous collection, Brooches & Badges explores the evolution of these intricate and versatile works of art, and the way in which changes in dress have dictated their use.

Product details

• Authors: Rachel Church, Church Rachel
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9780500480359
• ISBN: 978-0-500-48035-9
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 230 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 620 g
• Series: Accessories; VICTORIA & ALBE; VICTORIA & ALBE; Accessories
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Miscellaneous; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Jewelry, Antiques, vintage and collectables: jewellery, Antiques & collectables: jewellery