Joseff of Hollywood Art Deco Fur Clip in Gold hotsell Metal, Vintage Filigree Dress Clip

Joseff of Hollywood original dress or fur clip circa late 1930's in gold toned metal. Joseff Hollywood is stamped on the back of the clip part.

Eugene Joseff was a designer of costume jewelry for Hollywood movies during the 1930-1940's and invented a way of creating metal jewelry that minimized the glare from movie cameras, making it very desirable for actresses to wear on the sets. Moviegoers developed a passion for jewelry they saw in the movies and Joseff began the retail end of jewelry making. He died in 1948 and his wife Joan took over the company, and during WW II went into the aerospace industry manufacturing metal casings. To this day, the company manufactures metal casings used in airplanes. This is a chance to have part of history: "From Jewelry to Jets." (That is a hotsell copyrighted phrase by the Joseff of Hollywood Co)

Dress clips came into popularity from the 1920's until 1940's, waning in the 1950's when brooches made a comeback. They were first in use to keep straps from slipping with the new flowing gowns like actor Constance Bennett wore. They also were used decoratively on hats, glove sleeves, scarves, shoes and there were even newspaper articles in the 1930's with other tips for use with drapes. One amazing newspaper article suggested the fuselage of Lindy's plane (Charles Lindbergh) was held together with dress clips and that one could purchase these (the more functional variety no doubt) from notions departments at drug store. Who knew? Although it wouldn't be advisable to use these clips to hold together any motors, they would look very stylish on any hat, glove, dress or any piece of clothing as a wonderful vintage accessory as shown in several photos.

Dimensions: 2" length by 3/4" at the widest part

Condition: Very good with no visible scratches on the metal. This is an original design and piece by Joseff of Hollywood.

Gift box included. Gift wrap available upon request.