House Pins by Lucinda - Collectible House / Home Themed Hand Made Paper Art Pin / Brooch - 1990's - Original tag - Three Houses & Big Star

Very special vintage handmade "HOUSE PINS" brooch:

~ Created by artisan Lucinda Yates from Portland, Maine

~ Her motto is "Changing the World one Pin at a Time" - and I believe she has accomplished what she has set out to do and more

~ I love her work and can't say enough about the powerful messages she creates. Originally these were created to benefit charity and also to provide beautiful, affordable, high quality, wearable, giftable pieces of art. They are all of that and so much more. I am in shock and awe that pieces of paper can come together to speak so loudly and evoke such emotion

~ These have become very collectible

~ Totally adorable, artsy, giftable, and very wearable

~ This one features a trio of houses with aqua or turquoise colored windows against a mauve speckled sky and a single large navy blue single star

Ready and waiting for your lapel, wardrobe, collection, or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: True vintage piece - she made these as early as 1989 - this most likely dates from the 1990's

Measurements: Face measures aprox 2 1/2" long x 1 3/4" wide.

Marks: Original sticker reads - HOUSE PINS BY Lucinda with the address and phone number - front Portland, ME (Maine)

METAL / MATERIAL: Heavy paper with a thick resin or acrylic type coating to protect and preserve the work

CLASP / CLOSURE: Standard safety style pin back

CONDITION: Good condition for the age - no damage to mention. The sticker on the back has loosened - and may need a bit of help at some point should you want to keep it attached.

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