Hatpin

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1860-1900

GUSN

GUSN-24028

Description

This hat pin is decorated with a round, blue, brilliant cut stone surrounded by ten clear paste stones forming a rosette, all prong-set atop a long gold-colored metal pin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hatpins
accessories
gold alloy
paste (glass)
plating (metal coating)
Brass
Paste Gem
Hatpin

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 (H), 0.625 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4948

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