Domestic Goddess
Domestic Goddess by Denise ((bonaimo)) Sarram 42" x 10" x 3" Assemblage 2020
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Grandma Kitty’s antique pinking shears, vintage doorknob, antique pin cushion, sewing notions, vintage jewelry, metal wings, lead crystal drop, raw silk fabric
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This sweet drawing of mother and child was found at an antique mall. It is a promotional item from an insurance company. It is a pin cushion of sorts, with layers of thin felt- like paper in which you slide the pins. I added some crackle paint paper as a background. It’s all nestled within the bottom half of a small antique brass box. Pretty paper lines the interior, embellished with jewelry parts and antique chandelier crystals.
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Women in the early part of the century didn’t have too many choices in terms of careers. Many became “house wives”.
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This assemblage speaks to concept of being the domestic goddess of her domain- the home. She’s in charge of all the numerous tasks and responsibilities it takes to run a household, and mind the children other than making the wages. All the while, having her hair coiffed, make up done, stockings on and wearing a pretty dress.