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   hatpin

   /ˈhatpɪn/

   noun

   • 1. a long pin, typically with an ornamental head, that holds a woman's hat in position by securing it to her hair.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HatpinHatpin - Wikipedia

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   A hatpin is a decorative and functional pin for holding a hat to the head, usually by the hair. In Western culture, hatpins are almost solely used by women and are often worn in a pair. They are typically around 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) in length, with the pinhead being the most decorated part.

3. www.collectorsweekly.com › articles › an-interviewWhat All These Hatpins Were For, and Why We Stopped Using Them

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   Sep 16, 2008 · Collectors Weekly: What was the inspiration behind all the different hatpin designs? Lenocker: There were three main movements going on during the hatpin era, and you see the early Victorian influences as well. You’ll see Baroque, Etruscan Revival, Greek revival, Egyptian Revival, and Oriental influence.

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5. www.lovetoknow.com › home › antiques-collectiblesIdentifying Types of Antique Hatpins - LoveToKnow

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   Jun 23, 2022 · Learn how to identify antique hatpins to make sure they are authentic. Explore the types of hatpins and get evaluation tips from a true hatpin expert!

6. www.britannica.com › art › hatpinHatpin | Victorian, Fashion Accessory, Headwear | Britannica

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   Hatpin, long, ornamental pin used for decoration and for fastening a woman’s hat securely to her hair. In the late Victorian era and the beginning of the 20th century, the hatpin became a popular and important clothing accessory. Hatpins were usually about 8 inches (20 cm) long and were often worn.

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8. www.worthpoint.com › dictionary › pHatpins - Guide to Value, Marks, History | WorthPoint Dictionary

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   Oct 21, 2024 · A hatpin, sometimes written as hat pin, is a functional item used by a woman to hold a hat on the head. The length of these pins varies depending on the type of hat that was fashionable. Hatpins were in style from the 1800s through the 1930s or so.

9. www.realorrepro.com › article › HatpinsHatpins - Real Or Repro

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   An authentic hatpin has three distinct parts: 1) the head, 2) the shank, and 3) the finding. The head, also called the ornament, is the decorative part of the hatpin. The shank is the pointed metal shaft the head is mounted on.

10. americanhatpinsociety.com › tour › historyA Brief History of Hatpins - American Hatpin Society

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    A Brief History of Hatpins. Prized by antique collectors today, hatpins were commonplace and controversial. They ranged in size between 6 and 12 inches long depending on the size of the hat they needed to secure to a woman’s head.