This is a colorful enameled Eastern Star is in an antiqued gold, leaf shaped dress clip. The gold plated leaf clip has nice detail accented by natural antiquing. It measures 1.5 by 1.25. The small enameled Eastern Star symbol and has colorful enameling with gold symbols. The .5 inch star is still in excellent condition with no chips. The back clips onto clothing with a 1.25 inch hinged open work component with small teeth to hold into fabric. Dress or shoe clips were popular from the Victorian era through the 1960's. This one is circa 1950.

The Order of the Eastern Star is a Masonic appendant body open to both men and women. It was established in 1850. Its appellation also implies a relationship with the planet Venus, also called the “eastern star.” Each point on the star has an emblem of a different biblical heroine (Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa) and the qualities they represent- fidelity, constancy, loyalty, faith, and love.

Women’s gold and multicolor, brass/bronze pin.

Excellent condition, size OS.

Detailed measurements:

Length - 1.5 inches

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Www.Etsy.Com/Shop/Necromancenola.