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Shoe Straps These shoe straps clipped onto the sides of shoes and were worn "over" the top of the foot. Click to enlarge photo for a better view. |
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Glove Clip 1 of 3 This lovely thing is a Glove Holder. They were popular from the late 40's to the mid 60s. Photo courtesy of: fireglo1 |
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Glove Clip 2 of 3 This "sister clip" open and was fastened (usually) to the strap of a purse or something similar. Photo courtesy of: fireglo1 |
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Glove Clip 3 of 3 The gloves were inserted into the opened clamp. Never a glove was ever lost again! Photo courtesy of: fireglo1 |
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Glove Clip Photo courtesy of: timesgonebyl |
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Glove Clip Photo courtesy of: timesgonebyl |
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Jargow Nib The little "clutch" that you find at the bottom of stickpins. Photo courtesy of: wendel22 |
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Pyx The word pyx comes from the Greek word pyxis meaning wooden receptacle. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey |
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Pyx - Closup A pyx is a small container used by Catholid churches to carry consecrated eucharist. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey |
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Scarf Clip Photo courtesy of timesgonebyl |
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Scarf Clip Photo courtesy of timesgonebyl |
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Scarf Clip - Front Photo courtesy of: fireglo1 |
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Scarf Clip - Back Photo courtesy of: fireglo1 |
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Scarf Clip - Front Photo courtesy of: fireglo1 |
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Scarf Clip - Back Photo courtesy of: fireglo1 |
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Sweater Clip 1 of 2 Looks like an earring from the front...but turn it over... Photo courtesy of fireglo1 |
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Sweater Clip 2 of 2 And it has a clip! Most likely a sweater clip - hooked onto a sweater in the late 40's and 50's to add a touch of pizazz! Photo courtesy of fireglo1 |
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Thread Cutter 1 of 3 Speculation on this necklace is that it is a thread cutter. Photo courtesy of: fireglo1 |
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Thread Cutter 2 of 3 Marked "Clover" on the front and "Japan" on the back. Photo courtesy of: fireglo1 |
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Thread Cutter 3 of 3 It has grooves all around with what appears to be a sharp cutting blade embedded inside. Photo courtesy of: fireglo1 |
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Tussie Mussie Tussie Mussie's were pinned to clothing and used to hold a flower. Often used during weddings and formal occasions. The concept dates back to the Victorians. Photo courtesy of: ontheone10 |
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Tussie Mussie Variations on spelling include Tussy Mussie. May also be referred to as a "boutonniere holder." Photo courtesy of: ontheone10 |
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Vest Fob - Large View A gentleman's vest fob (mostly likely for holding a watch). Photo courtesy of: rumor_has_it |
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Vest Fob - Ornament Closeup Photo courtesy of: rumor_has_it |
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Vest Fob - Clasp Close Up Photo courtesy of: rumor_has_it |
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Watch Adapter Rare and hard to find - an Art Deco Pendant Watch Adapter. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey |
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Watch Adapter - Closeup Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey |