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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Hair Pins - "Selwin"

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Selwin

Overview

Two items:

1. Original white paper wrapper with blue printed words
2. 20 x metal 'wave' hair pins

Historical information

A hair pin, also known as a bobby pin or hairclip, is a device designed to secure hair in a specific style or position.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.160

Item type

Hair Accessories

Themes

Material

Metal

Paper

Inscriptions and markings

Wording on wrapper:

"Selwin Hair Pins. Waves. Invisible. Superior - Quality. Smooth Points. Made in England."

Keywords

Hair Pins

Place made

England, United Kingdom

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Monday, 8 June, 2026

Completeness

88

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