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HAT PIN: PEARL AND PLASTIC
Overview
Hat pin with large synthetic pearl at top, surrounded by black sequins adhered to Plaster of Paris, with small pearl at base.
Historical information
See item 2003.37
Hat pins from the home of the Misses Newman (two sisters), on the corner of Kershaw and Hamersley Roads, Subiaco. Hat pins used to secure hats on hair and prevent the hats blowing off.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-43-2003.45.1
Item type
Objects
Material
Plaster Of Paris
Keywords
Hairstyling
COSTUME ACCESSORIES
Costume/fashion
fashion
Women
STANNAGE, Tom
NEWMAN Family
Photographed 2023
Statement of significance
Social history - example of hat pins worn c.1920s, 1930s, 1940s
Last modified
Monday, 18 December, 2023
Completeness
