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Five mid century hat pins fancy decorated finials faux pearl, sequins (AAF)

$42

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Five mid century hat pins with fancy tops decorated in celluloid, metal, sequins and faux pearls

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CONDITION: some pins have light rusting on the steel shaft otherwise good vintage condition

AVERAGE SIZE: approx 5-8 ins

APPROXIMATE DATE: early to mid 20th century. Difficult to date exactly as these belonged to my grandmother who died in 1979. They are at least 40 years old and are typical of the after WW2 years
MATERIALS: metal, faux pearl, celluloid, sequins

DESCRIPTION:

A collection of five hatpins from the mid 20th century. They are made in various materials and have fancy finials decorated with celluloid, sequins and faux pearls

These hatpins would suit a re-enactor who desired to recreate an early 20th century look or would make a fine display framed or in a custom hatpin holder.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Hatpins reached a peak of popularity between the 1890s and 1920s. Music hall actresses like Lillian Russell and Lillian Langtry fuelled the popularity of large elaborate hats which were often ornately decorated with bows, ribbons and feathers. Having originated in the 1850s to secure straw hats, hatpins became longer and more ornate over time. 1910 was the extreme of hatpin length, with the stems alone reaching 10 to 12 inches.

They continued to be worn, although of much smaller proportions, into the late 20th century. Mid century hatpins, of which these are typical, are mostly of celluloid pearl effect, fabric, sequins and braid.

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Item id: DUP22-10-31
Type: Costume
Color: Gold, Silver, White
Style: Mid-Century
Item size: approx 5-8 ins
Item type: Vintage
Material: Steel, Mixed Media