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Hat Pin

This is a hat pin. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1997. Its medium is celluloid. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Frances Jones Poetker. It is credited Gift of Frances Jones Poetker.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 23.2 x 7 x 8 cm (9 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Hat Pin; celluloid; Overall: 23.2 x 7 x 8 cm (9 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.); Gift of Frances Jones Poetker; 1997-130-7

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Plastics.

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