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1970s large framed tree art made using costume jewelry on muted green velvet background in gold painted wood frame. Stunning …
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1970s large framed tree art made using costume jewelry on muted green velvet background in gold painted wood frame. Stunning one-of-a-kind piece handmade using pieces of costume jewelry in a beautiful palette of silver, gold, bronze, pearl, clear rhinestone, brown, amber, orange, yellow and green. The detail is exquisite.
The original handwritten note from 1972, attached to the back, reads:
Dear Mrs Rosentreter,
So sorry for the inconvenience. Your jewel tree will “sag” no more.
Nettie Jane Langworthy
Women’s City Club, Berkeley
Qct 24 1972
Frame measures approximately 13.75 inches wide, 17.75 inches tall, 0.5 inches deep. The tree itself measures approximately 13 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide near bottom of tree. The piece weighs 1 pound 9 ounces.
***Large, framed multi-jewelry assemblages are highly collectible, unique folk-art creations, which were popularized in the mid-to-late 20th century. These unique pieces of wall decor are meticulously hand-assembled by arranging various pieces of vintage, broken, or mismatched costume jewelry—such as brooches, earrings, rhinestones, faux pearls, and pins—into the silhouette of a Christmas tree.
***The Berkeley Women’s City Club originally opened in November 1930 is a historic six-story, castle-like building located at 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704. Designed by famed architect Julia Morgan, who designed Hearst Castle, the Berkeley building blends Moorish and Gothic styles, and is often called the "Little Castle". It was originally built as a social, cultural, and recreational club for women, hosting over 4000 female members with a pool, theater, and rooms. Named a city landmark in 1975 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, it now operates as a boutique 39-room hotel alongside the on-site restaurant Julia's.
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- Dimensions
- 13.75ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 17.75ʺH
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Rhinestone
- Velvet
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Fantastic vintage condition, with all jewels intact, and no damage to velvet or frame. There is a little damage to … moreFantastic vintage condition, with all jewels intact, and no damage to velvet or frame. There is a little damage to the backing in keeping with the age of the piece shows. Please see photos. less
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