Francisco Rebajes Designer Vintage Copper Brooch Bracelet and Earrings The Masks for just $175.00 The cuff bracelet is 2 inches wide and 2 and 1/4 inches across that can adjust. The screwback earrings are 1 and 1/4 inches long. The brooch is 2 and 1/2 inches across. All pieces are signed. Faabulous vintage inspired by Picasso. Francisco Rebajes was among the first craft jewelers in Greenwich Village, New York City. Rebajes came to New York in 1922 from his native Dominican Republic at the age of 16. Knowing little English, he found a way to support himself working in cafeterias. In 1932, Francisco married Pauline Schwartz. Still without money, he and Pauline were given shelter, in a basement, from a kind friend. Here is where Rebajes used an old set of plumbers' tools to create a collection of animals from tin cans. Those sculptures were then exhibited on an ironing board at the first Washington Square outdoor show. The result of this showing ended with the director of the Whitney Mueseum, Juliana Force, buying all of the pieces Rebajes created. Next spawning Rebajes' first store on 182 W. 4th Street in Greenwich Village. With gaining success and popularity in the 1950's, Rebajes opened a modern store in 5th Avenue at 37th street. This store was elaborate and modern in design. All items come from a smoke free environment and shipped from Canada. Shipping is combined and calculated by weight and size and value. Any over payment is refunded to you. To see more jewellery sets go here https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LucyLucyLemon?section_id=18827085