Dreaming of Dior at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts

Dreaming of Dior

Charlotte Smith – Author, Curator

Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts

Saturday, The First of May at 5:30 p.m.
Historic Landmark Building

The extraordinary story of the fashionable life of Doris Darnell as told by her goddaughter, Charlotte Smith, Curator of the Fashion Gallery at The Fashion & Textile Gallery  in Sydney, Australia, in her new book, “Dreaming of Dior.”

A reception with the author will begin at five-thirty in the afternoon, followed by a discussion and presentation of vintage couture gowns and dresses.

Tickets for this event are $50.00
Space is limited
RSVP by 4/26 to Marianne Maxwell at 215-972-0522

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Vintage Lion’s Face Necklace with Hand Carved Bakelite, Mother-of-Pearl & Wood Insets

A new addition to our listings is this vintage necklace constructed with fabulous materials and is a fine example of Retro art.  Book Piece, Marcia Sparkles BrownThe detail on the lion’s face is just amazing.  Bakelite, plastic and carved burled wood pieces have been carefully set into a base of black — a perfect contrast for the delightful coloring of the lion’s face that forms the base of the necklace. The eyes are perfectly cut triangles of mother-of-pearl. It is easy to see why this vintage necklace became a book piece on page 275 of Marcia “Sparkles” Brown’s book on vintage jewelry entitled, Rhinestone Jewelry Figurals, Animals and Whimsicals, Copyright 2006, Marcia Brown, Publisher, Collector Books.

Click here to find this great vintage necklace on our website.

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