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Angular headed hairpin

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

Classification

Description

A clarified horn hairpin, possibly one of a pair, designed for the side of the coiffure. The design of the heading is that of an irregular letter 'M'. Circa late 19th century.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "9/93" (reverse of tine)

Object number

WCHL : 587

Date

1870 - 1899 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
60mm
Height
120mm
Depth
8mm

Colour

yellow