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Side coiffure hairpin

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. Top 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. Top 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 hairpin from the late 19th century, possibly one of a pair, for use in the side of the coiffure. It is notable that the reverse of this pin is as carefully worked and finished as the front.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "3/91" (back)

Object number

WCHL : 588

Date

1870 - 1899 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
45mm
Height
120mm
Depth
10mm

Colour

brown