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Lot 19
A COLLECTION OF RED BROOCHES
Sale 1334 - The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, Part II
Lots Open
Apr 26, 2024
Lots Close
May 8, 2024
Timed Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$300 - 500
Price Realized
$1,524
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Lot Description
A COLLECTION OF RED BROOCHES

THE FIRST
Handbag-shaped brooch in silver-tone metal and rhinestones.

THE SECOND
Two brooches in the shape of high heels in silver-tone metal and rhinestones.

N.B. Secretary Albright explained that because her predecessors had beards and whiskers, and none was known to wear a skirt, her use of pins to send a message was something new in American diplomacy. In accepting the nomination for Secretary of State, Albright praised her predecessor Secretary of State Warren Christopher and stated: “I can only hope that my heels can fill your shoes.” She often wore pins depicting red shoes to mark that important moment.​​ 

THE THIRD
Heart-shaped brooch pierced by an arrow. Gold-tone metal and rhinestones.

THE FOURTH
Dress-shaped brooch in silver-tone metal and rhinestones with heart.

N.B. A similar pin appears in Read My Pins.​​

THE FIFTH
Dress-shaped enamel pin with heart.
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