hatpin case


hatpin case

Summary

Stiff leather covered case, fastening with metal clasp, hinged at back and held with satin ribbons inside. Cream satin inside lid, plush covered frame holding pins and buttons. 3 sets of pins. Round at ends with narrow neck pieces, to fasten into stud-shaped metal top with mother of pearl surrounding inner circle of blue enamel, small pieces of metal to open and close hole in base of stud. 3 small enamel and metal buttons with split rings. 2 hooks to hold matching brooch.


Object Name

hatpin case

Date Created

1895-1905

Dimensions

Size: 33cm

accession number

1951.218

Medium

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