Lenora Dame Studio – The Research & Writings of ALISON D. GILBERT

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My next flower pin purchase requires that I have a plan to help me decide what I choose before I take any further action related to flower power pins or other similar jewelry. In fact, the best way for me to do this is to take an inventory of my current collection including others pins that I would like in my collection.

In order to do this I am using a system like the Dewey Decimal System. It will allow me to organize both sets of pins. Since there are so many of them in existence, there is no way I could accomplish this task without it. Therefore it can include pins I have and pins I would like to have.

1A. Original one layer flower power earrings without stems and three pins with stems

Earrings without stems and three one layer original pins with stems

1B. Diversified one layer flower power pins with stems

The above FPP styles all found on ebay are what I consider diversified not classic FPP.

Actually some of these unusual styles are my favorites. In order to learn more about them, go to this link, Flower Power Jewelry Rocks

2A. Original colorful giant two layer pins with and without stem

A collection of two layer giant daisy pins with and without stem from ebay

2B. Diversified two layer pins

Two layer diversified pin with and without stem

3A. Embellished three and four layer flower pins

Three and four layer embellished flower power pins

4A. Signed pieces as a transition from three and four layer embellished flower power pins

These three sets of pins transcend flower power pins primarily because they are signed and not anonymous.

5A. More About my possible next flower pin purchase

It takes no more than a quick glance at all the pins above to know which ones I would like to get. Because they have become rather expensive compared to their original prices, I do not know how long it will take to get my next flower pin purchase. None the less these are the ones I would choose:
1B. middle pin
2B. left pin
3A. all three
4A. right pin or another early Lenora Dame Studio pin
5A. two right pins

What will it be? A One-of-a-Kind Lenore Dame Metal Flower Brooch in Gold & Violet

I made my decision and I am counting the days until my pin arrives. It is an early Lenora Dame Studio brooch. In fact, the colors are magnificent. Because of this I wanted it from the very first time I saw a picture of it. At first I thought I had found a very special flower power pin. But I realized it was not because I recognized certain details that are different from the flower power pin. To learn more, go to flower power pins.

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I swoon over my favorite collectible treasures. In fact, sometimes I even get heart palpitations or break out into a cold sweat when I see them.

All my favorite collectible treasures are featured on line. Sometimes due to their cost and lack of availability, they can only become mine in my dreams.

IN MY DREAMS Then I have to be content with including them in online stories like this one with photos of them. On occasion, I can purchase one or save up to get one as a special treat.

Specifically the vintage collectibles I treasure most are accessories, namely handbags and jewelry. Some have been affordable and assessable. Some are not. Here are examples of both.

HANDBAGS

Coach, Dooney & Bourke My love of handbags started decades ago with Coach as well as Dooney & Bourke. They were all new when I started to buy them. But over time I discovered collecting, in other words, vintage. Infact, my taste runs towards the vintage rather than the new.

Lucite Beehive Then I travel further backwards to discover the vintage handbag(s) I am wild about today. Probably one of the most extraordinary handbags I have ever seen is a lucite handbag called beehive.

A closeup of metal bees to left. Handbag itself below closed and open. The bees are made out of metal. Considered the ‘Holy Grail’ of Lucite bags.

Furla Thermoplastic The composition of these outrageous bags is thermoplastic or rubber. In fact, there are two incarnations of these unique and totally desirable handbags. The 1970s reveals the first delicious version as the jelly bags. Then the second reveal is the candy re•bag at the Milan Fashion Week in 2022.

Furla Re•candy exhibit at the 2022 Milan Fashion Week featured in a Town & Country article, photo courtesy of Furla.

Judith Leiber Bags These handbags are really kookie and ultimately are meant to be talked about evening bags. As much as their sticker price on it own is topic for conversation, their themes are as well. For example, this donut shaped sparkle clutch can’t hold more than a house key, handkerchief, and the proverbial ‘dime for a phone call’ goes for just under $1,000 second hand. Notice that there’s no room for a cell phone. But I am sure anyone would lend its wearer their cell phone if necessary.

21st Century Judith Leiber Donut with Rainbow Sprinkles Clutch on 1st dibs.com

JEWELRY

Flower Power Pins

1960s Flower Power Pink Yellow Polka Dot Brooch Enameled Vintage
I was collecting flower power pins before I really even know what they are and represent. The one pictured here is one of my favorites. It is even better looking in person.

I have written two blog posts about flower power pins. They are Flower Power Rocks and The Flower Power Mystery. Click on these links to read them.

Lenora Dame Studio

A brooch from the early days of the Lenora Dame Studio
In the early days of the establishment of her studio, the Lenora Dame brooches looked like derivatives of flower power pins. In fact, as jewelry rather than socio-political statements, they are quite beautiful.

To the left is an example of one of her early brooches. Notice that there are three layers that alone are in the style of a flower power pin. Then for an added touch of that genre is a flower power pin in the center.

Stanley Hagler N.Y.C.

Gorgeous Vibrant Glass Bead Flowers Vintage Pin Brooch
This is one of my favorite collectible treasures that will remain a dream. At $499. All I can do is enjoy the pictures and history of this magnificent pin.

Notice the derivative of the flower power pin with two glass bead flowers and lots of additional glass decoration. For more information about Stanley Hagler N.Y.C., click on the link.

CONCLUSION

Whether you dream about vintage collectible treasures or collect them yourself, I hope you will find these favorites of mine as much of a pleasure as I do.

My Next Flower Pin Purchase

In order to do this I am using a system like the Dewey Decimal System. It will allow me to organize both sets of pins. Since there are so many of them in existence, there is no way I could accomplish this task without it. Therefore it can include pins I have and pins I would like to have.

1A. Original one layer flower power earrings without stems and three pins with stems

1B. Diversified one layer flower power pins with stems

Actually some of these unusual styles are my favorites. In order to learn more about them, go to this link, Flower Power Jewelry Rocks

2A. Original colorful giant two layer pins with and without stem

2B. Diversified two layer pins

3A. Embellished three and four layer flower pins

4A. Signed pieces as a transition from three and four layer embellished flower power pins

5A. More About my possible next flower pin purchase

My Favorite Collectible Treasures

IN MY DREAMS Then I have to be content with including them in online stories like this one with photos of them. On occasion, I can purchase one or save up to get one as a special treat.

HANDBAGS

Coach, Dooney & Bourke My love of handbags started decades ago with Coach as well as Dooney & Bourke. They were all new when I started to buy them. But over time I discovered collecting, in other words, vintage. Infact, my taste runs towards the vintage rather than the new.

Lucite Beehive Then I travel further backwards to discover the vintage handbag(s) I am wild about today. Probably one of the most extraordinary handbags I have ever seen is a lucite handbag called beehive.

JEWELRY

CONCLUSION

Whether you dream about vintage collectible treasures or collect them yourself, I hope you will find these favorites of mine as much of a pleasure as I do.