Hatpins
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1850-1950
MediumMachine-made metal, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width of .a and .b): 6 x 1in. (15.2 x 2.5cm)
Component (height x width of .c): 5 x 1/2in. (12.7 x 1.3cm)
Component (height x width of .c): 5 x 1/2in. (12.7 x 1.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Annetta Eddy Brigham
DescriptionPins .a and .b: These 4 3/4-inch-long pins have 1 1/4-inch pearl-toned plastic beads at the top. The beads are adorned with decorative cut metal. Hanging from the base of the large bead is a string of three smaller beads; the top two are 1/4 inch and the third is 3/8 inch, made of the same material as the large bead. A 1/2-inch bead is hung from one inch of gold chain, followed by three strings of beads identical to that previously mentioned.
Pin .c: This 4 1/4-inch pin is topped with a white 3/4-inch bead, decorated with cut metal. There are two strings of beads hung from the base of the bead. These strings are composed of three white plastic beads and decorative gold chains. Each string is approximately 2 3/4 inches long. These beads are 1/4-inch in diameter.
Pin .c: This 4 1/4-inch pin is topped with a white 3/4-inch bead, decorated with cut metal. There are two strings of beads hung from the base of the bead. These strings are composed of three white plastic beads and decorative gold chains. Each string is approximately 2 3/4 inches long. These beads are 1/4-inch in diameter.
Object number2001.49.37a-c
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