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Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Lori Ammons, Aug 12, 2020.

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  1. Lori Ammons

    Lori Ammons Registered Guest

    This pin set is vintage, at least I've owned it long enough to call it vintage. I picked it up in a thrift store in the mid 90s. I do not believe it is sterling but the magnet is not attracted to it. It is a heavier metal. The subject matter is interesting as is the fact that it is a set. It does appear to be molded based on metal lines along the sides. I love it but I don't know anything about it. Anyone have any ideas. I don't see any signature on it. I refer to it as my Scarecrow and Mrs. King set..after the old 80's TV show...now you know I'm vintage too!
     

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  2. MagsRags

    MagsRags VFG President Staff Member

    My quick guess re: metal would be pewter, based on heaviness, not attracted to magnet, and look. But let's see what one of our jewelry mavens think.
     
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  3. Lori Ammons

    Lori Ammons Registered Guest

    Pewter would make sense.
     
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  4. Linn

    Linn Super Moderator Staff Member VFG Past President

    I think it's a period copy or "knock-off" in a base metal of a Trifari set from the 1940s. I believe it is "Nenette & Rintintin" from 1943 originally done in sterling with a gold wash (Vermeil) with red or green cabochon faces. If you Google it you will find other versions.

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  5. Lori Ammons

    Lori Ammons Registered Guest

    Thank you so much! I've been wondering about this set of pins for 20+ years...and now I have a story to tell when people ask me about them. I really appreciate the info!
     
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  6. northstarvintage

    northstarvintage Administrator Staff Member

    Those are cute! And how cool that Linn has a similar pair!
     
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  7. BonniesVintageClothesLine

    BonniesVintageClothesLine VFG Member

    Linn, you are exactly right. I've seen a good number of this Alfred Philippe design knockoffs. I have a pair and mine are in red. Trifari's will be marked. I've always called mine, "my little straw dolls".
     
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  8. Distantdetails

    Distantdetails Administrator

    Linn is correct, as usual. This Trifari pin set is a well-known design, and I feel very lucky when I can find it!
    Thanks, Linn. And Thanks to you, Lori, for your question!
     
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  9. Linn

    Linn Super Moderator Staff Member VFG Past President

    Actually, I don't have this set - I recognized it and copied the photo from a set that is available online. I do have this Trifari set from 1949 - Pom Pom and Tom Tom:

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  10. MagsRags

    MagsRags VFG President Staff Member

    Seeing this made me think the name Rintintin must pre-date the famous German Shepherd dog who became a Hollywood star after WW1.
    I found this article from the National Museum of American History that tells the story. They were tiny good luck yarn dolls, that became the rage in France during World War 1. They were always to be given, not purchased, and the yarn link between the two ought never be broken.

    Edited to add: and it turns out that the canine Rin Tin Tin had a sister who was named Nanette!
     
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  11. Rue_de_la_Paix

    Rue_de_la_Paix VFG Member

    Go Linn!! :cheer: You know so much about jewelry......

    Maggie how interesting about the little yarn dolls. I think I had a few of those e over the years and never knew what they were.....
     
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  12. carla rey

    carla rey VFG Member

    I know I've seen them in a 1940s novelty print in a few different colorways.
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  13. Lori Ammons

    Lori Ammons Registered Guest

     
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  14. Lori Ammons

    Lori Ammons Registered Guest

    What a rich history these two characters have!
     
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  15. thespectrum

    thespectrum VFG Member Staff Member

    Lori, thanks for asking this question here, I have learned a lot about these figures.
     
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  16. Racked Vintage

    Racked Vintage Alumni VFG Past President

    I love this thread! I learn so much here. This reminded me of a skirt I found a few years back and sold...if I only had this information then! Rats!

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  17. Distantdetails

    Distantdetails Administrator

    Oh, Janice, what a perfect match!!!
     
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  18. Vintagiality

    Vintagiality VFG Treasurer Staff Member

    27B21E11-F715-4096-8B88-A380A1CE3889.jpeg That’s interesting! I grew up in Eastern Europe with a tradition called Martenitsa. They were made of red and white yarn and we exchanged this girl/ boy martenitsas and in more modern days anything made of red and white yarn. You were supposed to pin them on your clothes and wear them until you saw a stork and then tie them to a budding tree. It has something to do with good health or something. I am terrible with traditions. Anyway they were called Pijo and Penda and they so reminded me of Nanette and Rin Tin Tin
     
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  19. amandainvermont

    amandainvermont VFG Member

    Lots of interesting info in this thread!
     
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  20. Lori Ammons

    Lori Ammons Registered Guest

    OMG...how sweet is that skirt! I love the design and the colors!
     
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