Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.9 © 2008 The Connecticut Histori ...

Packet of Hairpins

Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the Lewis Fox family

ManufacturerManufactured by Kirby, Beard & Co. (English)

Date1892-1910

MediumHairpins: Black enameled metal Packet: Blue paper printed with black ink.

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x diameter of package): 2 1/4 x 5/8in. (5.7 x 1.6cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro

Object number1980.87.9

DescriptionPackage of hairpins wrapped in original aqua blue paper packaging printed in black ink that reads: "TRADE MARK / BEST DOUBLE JAPANNED / INVISIBLE / HAIR 2 PINS / MANUFACTURED BY / KIRBY, BEARD & Co. / LONDON & BIRMM. / MADE IN ENGLAND / WAVED / KIRBY BEARD & Co." The package is secured by a metal hairpin which is u-shaped and waved for staying power, and "Japanned" (coated with black enamel).

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