Name/Title
Decorative Silver HairpinsEntry/Object ID
2025.1.19.a-dDescription
A set of four decorative silver hairpins. The ends of the pins are teardrop-shaped, with an additional circle on the end. There is a keyhole-shaped hole in the center of the teardrop section, with decorative hashing around the edge.Item Type
HairpinCollection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgAcquisition
Accession
2025.1Source or Donor
Rebecca Lucille Yates née BaineAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Rebecca YatesMade/Created
Date made
circa 1868Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
Country
ItalyRegion
Southern EuropeContinent
EuropeMark, Engraving or Stamp
Type
Makers MarkLocation
At the base of the teardrop, right near the beginning of the pinTranscription
[bat symbol]Material/Technique
Stamped, EtchedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
HairpinNomenclature Primary Object Term
Ornament, HairNomenclature Sub-Class
Hair AdornmentsNomenclature Class
AdornmentNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Width
3/4 inLength
5-3/8 inDimension Notes
Measurements are for all 4 pins.Materials
Material
MetalMaterial Notes
SilverCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Marian Louise Stoops née Baila, Genevieve Lucille Baine née BailaNotes
Each gifted two pins by their grandmotherPerson or Organization
Marianna Bogni née VenianniNotes
Original owner of the hairpinsGeneral Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
Notes attached to the hairpins at time of donation (removed)
"4 of about 3 dozen solid silver pieces of an Italian headdress given to my grandmother about 1868. She was born in 1848 at Ternate, a village, north and west of Milan, Italy. Marianna Veniani married to Bogni. 4 pieces, 2 for each side were larger. All pieces were inserted into a braided knot on the back of the head. It formed a halo effect beginning at the neckline."
"Given to me by my grandmother Marianna Venianni Bogni (my mother's mother) when I visited her in 1937 in Ternate Italy. I wore 2 of them in my hair when I was married (tied with a bow) My sister Genevieve took the 2 with her to wear. They were stolen. There was not a picture of my grandmother with the 'cowats' or 'coats.' Have not seen the word. Only have heard the dialect. My grandmother showed the whole set to me and explained how they were worn. She received them as a bride."
"The little bat like figure at the base of the wide part is the mark of the maker. Given to me by my grandmother in Aug. 1937, while visiting her in Italy. Marian Stoops"
