HOW to WEAR
DRESS and FUR CLIPS
of the 1930-40's

 Clips worn the Conventional Way...

CLIPS worn on the pocket of a denim shirt.

DOUBLE dress clips on a 3" pin back, all in reds and clears, shown as it would be worn as a brooch.   View    View    #Y20008

CLIPS worn on the collar of a denim shirt.

JOAN CRAWFORD 1940
She is wearing a Flato three-piece rococo clip set designed by Verdura.

COROCRAFT horsehead Duette pin/clpis, circa 1948.  Back view   #19861   
See how they were originally worn in the Ad from 1948  

Ella Raines 1947  
Outfit and jewels designed by Pauline Trigere
These clips are worn on  her suit pockets.

Clips on Neck Ribbons...

Ann Miller  1946
This cluster of glitter and pearls is worn on a neck ribbon

 Hedy Lamarr  1945
Rhinestone bouquet worn on a neck ribbon

Joan Crawford   1946

 Clips on Necklaces...

Esther Williams 1949  That is a Coro bird from a Duette pin on her necklace. Closer view 

CORO "HEAVENLY SWALLOWS"  circa 1944 Duette clips/pin, 2.5" wide and absolutely charming!      #C12089

DRESS CLIP silver tone three-dimensional flower with rose and blue rhinestone center.  View   #Y19830

Ann Blyth  1947
Her pendant looks very similar to the unsigned fur clip from the same era, shown at left

 Clips for Every day...

CLIP worn at the collar.
 EISENBERG unsigned blue and rose rhinestones dress clip, 2-3/4".   View   #E19922

CLIP at the collar.
EISENBERG ORIGINAL dress clip with red and clear rhinestones, 3-1/8".   View   #E19920

EISENBERG CLIP at the collar .
Eisenberg unsigned waterfall style 3-1/4" clip.  #E19924

HASKELL clip at the collar.
HASKELL early unsigned 4" dress clip in  coral colored opaque glass beads and metal floral findings. There is a matching bracelet, too.   View    View   #H19941

TINY detailed clip on a lapel. 
DRESS CLIP a tiny 3/4" treasure with marcasites and topaz-colored beads.   View   #Y19912

HASKELL  dangles.
HASKELL early unsigned 3-1/2" cranberry glass beads and clear rhinestones dress clip.  View    View    View  #19938

CLASSY collar clip.
DRESS CLIP with pink and purple rhinestones set in ornate gold tone.   View   #Y19952

A bow clip/pin on the back of a COLLAR    #19831

"Grapes" clip on a VEST    #19827

Clip on a vest POCKET    #20008

 Clips for Dressing Up...

On a French CUFF
BOW 2" double clip on a pin back in green and clear rhinestones, an unusual motif for this kind of brooch.   View   #Y19831

Lana Turner  1956
A clip worn low on the bodice.

On the BODICE of an evening gown or the edge of a purse.
DRESS CLIP  with a large unusually-shaped aqua center rhinestone, clip is 2-3/4".   View    #Y19903

Martha Vickers  1947
Her dress clip is worn at the side to softly gather the dress.

Betty Grable  1949
A dangling clip worn at the scoop neck.

Ginger Rogers  1941
Cornucopia dress clip worn at the neckline with matching earrings.

Barbara Stanwick  1949 
Elegant crystal color jewelry with a silver dress.

Lana Turner 1949
Larger clip gets center staging!

Revlon Ad  1949
Clip and matching earrings.

 Clips on Purses...

CLIP embellishes a Judith Leiber evening bag.
ROSE BROOCH in silver tone setting with pave and citrine colored accents,  2".   View    #Y19885

PINK satin evening bag decorated with a
HASKELL early unsigned 3-1/2" cranberry glass beads and clear rhinestones dress clip.  View    View    View  #19938

AQUA satin bag accented with a
DRESS CLIP  with a large unusually-shaped aqua center rhinestone, clip is 2-3/4".   View    #Y19903

GOLD MESH bag accented with a
HASKELL CLIP early unsigned maroon glass beads 3" dress clip brass florets cluster at the top.   View     #H19943

CHINESE satin embroidered bag with a
DRESS CLIP  with a large unusually-shaped aqua center rhinestone, clip is 2-3/4".   View    #Y19903

NETSUKE-style brooch hangs from a purse tassel.
 

PURSE clasp made from a
CZECH petal capped gem tone glass teardrops dress clip 2-1/2".   View   View   #Y19827

 Clips on Belts...

CLIP used as a belt buckle.
DRESS CLIP silver tone setting filled with clear rhinestones and red tear drop accents, 3".   View   #Y20008

CZECH clip strung on a woven golden belt.
CZECH petal capped gem tone glass teardrops dress clip 2-1/2".   View   View   #Y19827

ROSE clip accents a rhinestone evening belt.
DRESS CLIP  3-dimensional pave rose 2-1/4".   View    View   #Y19917

BAKELITE chessmen clips ornament a belt with a bakelite buckle. 

BAKELITE clip as a belt buckle on a simple leather belt.

BAKELITE clip as an accent on a simple leather belt

 Clips in Unusual Places...

Ann Sheridan  1941
Beautiful hair and a jewelry hair ornament. A clip could be fastened to a barrette to use this way.
 

SHOE embellished with a wonderful rose clip.

Coro ad  "Three Feathers"  1950
A clip ornaments a hat.

Pins and or clips worn on a beret.

  
Note: These items were photographed from private collections, and are for reference only.  Jewelry that is available for sale can be accessed at the links on this page.
 

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