Hatpin

Name/Title

Hatpin

Entry/Object ID

1976.J.051

Description

Hatpin with straight metal shaft and flat head (0.053m.) of unknown metal. End shaped and decorated with either enamel or china which has had a design painted over it. Background is white with black edges which have been decorated with gold dots and an inner line. The actual surface is decorated with the head & shoulders of an oriental woman; background of building and tree at side. Surface slightly convex. Probably hand painted.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John, May & Joseph

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-71 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Hatpin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Pin, Clothing

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Clothing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

hatpin

Create Date

November 16, 2022

Update Date

May 16, 2025