The Napier Bank One item that was particularly popular in the Napier line was children’s banks. For decades, the company designed and manufactured banks. They ranged […]
Floral brooch designs were a staple for The Napier Co. for decades. Mostly hand-wrought, these pieces are highly collectible. In 1935, Napier focused its summer collection […]
In the 1930s, the selling philosophy of The Napier Co. was that jewelry needed to have a “promotion story.” According to the company, pieces needed to […]
Fashion notes in 1995 by Women’s Wear Daily indicated that textured metal surfaces were the incoming mode. However, smooth surfaces were expected to make a comeback. […]
Fabulous Napier earrings featured in Vogue, April 15, 1960 edition. These beauties are shown on page 433 of The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume […]
In 1945, the Army Quartermaster depot in Philadelphia announced that Napier would be one of the nation’s jewelry firms that would continue to manufacturer Army insignia […]
Using Fashion to Find, Design, and Express Your Character and Style Costume design is a fun but demanding profession. The job of the costume designer is […]
Although the designers at Napier were outstanding jewelers, silversmiths and artisans, they too, turned to other companies for design inspiration. This page was taken from a […]