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Hairpin with pierced heading

Top view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Top view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Side view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Side view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Side view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Side view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth.
Top view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Top view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Side view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Side view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Side view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth. Side view of a hairpin showing the curved heading and single tooth.

Classification

Description

A single stem hairpin in cream coloured horn with dark brown colouring on one edge of heading and across the centre of the pin. The heading is pierced with a natural form design. Circa mid to late 20th century.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "1/96" (reverse)

Object number

WCHL : 512

Date

1930 - 1999 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
90mm
Height
115mm
Depth
15mm

Colour

cream
brown