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EISENBERG bow brooch, a newer version of the one shown in patent No. 132,436. Courtesy of Bobye Syverson |
F. NATHAN, 1942 probably for EISENBERG No. 132,446 pin Florence Nathan |
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| Regarding the attribution of the Florence Nathan patents to Eisenberg Jewelry, Jim Katz says, "On page 179 of Brunialti’s book, A Tribute to America, there is a February 1942 Vogue advertisement. Under the ad the Brunailti’s state, "Eisenberg jewelry designed by Florence Nathan." Two of the patents are identical with two of the pieces in the ad, items "H" (bow pin) and "D" (bracelet). Even though the ad states "Eisenberg Ice" in its title, inside it says, "Each Piece Hallmarked Eisenberg Original". Also the patents were all filed together and granted in May of 1942. Bobye Syverson says that Florence Nathan was not actually a designer, |
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EISENBERG ORIGINAL fur clip with graduated round clear rhinestones set in silver tone, slightly s-curved for a dramatic look, circa 1942,3-3/4". View #E65120 |
EISENBERG patent 132,457 date 1942 for the fur clip shown at the left. F. NATHAN, 1942 probably for EISENBERG No. 132,457 pin (fur clip) Florence Nathan |
