Sash brooches were worn in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, from the 1890s to 1920. Fashion was heavily influenced by the French court and revolution. Women’s fashions became simpler and clung to the shape of the body. Brooches were very popular and were worn in a variety of ways by the Victorian woman. They were especially popular due to the lighter weight of the dresses worn during this time, and many women wore sash pins at their waist because of the emphasis of the “wasp-waist” Edwardian dresses. During the Arts and Crafts era, which coincided with the Edwardian, brooches were made with the first patented safety catch style pin jewelry, or the “C” clasp.
I love the versatility of sash brooches and the use of them in today’s fashion . Pin it to your hip, attach one to a belt or a sash, wear it with a scarf, or even as a choker (thread a ribbon through the brooch), and don’t forget your hats and purses! Fabulous!