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French jet hairpin, 1 of 2

Top view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth.
Top view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the squared top and two teeth.

Classification

Description

A blackened horn hairpin with a header decorated with faceted French jet stones of round and triangular shapes. French jet is a black glass used to simulate the fossilised wood known as jet. This hairpin is from circa late 19th century.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "8/87" (reverse of pin on adhesive label)

Object number

WCHL : 578.1

Date

1870 - 1899 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
hairpin
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural) hairpin
animal
horn
glass French jet stones
Dimensions
Width
45mm
Height
105mm
Depth
11mm

Colour

black