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
Collection Group
Medium
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