Brooches and Badges

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✅ Brooches and badges have been worn through the ages, whether as dress fastenings to create various draping effects, as decorative jewels, as gifts of love and friendship or souvenirs, or as a means of signalling religious faith, political loyalty or sexual identity. In this beautifully illustrated book, Rachel Church narrates the evolution of brooches from the Middle Ages to the present day, exploring how changes in dress have dictated their use. A variety of spectacular and intricate designs are showcased, from tiny, golden medieval ring brooches and Renaissance hat badges to the pop-DIY aesthetic of 20th century counter culture badges. The development of the badge, from pilgrim souvenir and sign of heraldic fealty to its emergence as a ubiquitous feature of modern protest movements and identity politics, is also explored. The book is organized chronologically, beginning with a general introduction, and concluding with a detailed bibliography and index. An inspiring, impeccably researched and concise history of these versatile and evocative ornaments through the ages, Brooches and Badges is a must-have resource for students, designers and lovers of jewelry.

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