Pin, Safety
- Object Name:
- Pin, Safety
- Object ID:
- 1976.026.05 d
- Place of Origin:
- Alton, NH
- Date:
- circa 1880
- Description:
- Safety pin, wire. Non-magnetic. Small 1 1/2 revolution of wire at one end of pin. Long conical point at one end of wire. At small loop, wire is twisted together to form stiff base for pin. At end away from loop is a folded section of wire that creates catch for safety pin; also protects point. Wire bright silvery.
- Material:
- Metal
- Dimensions:
- W-0.4 L-1.8 D-0.2 Dia-0.4 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Poch
- Subjects:
- Pins and needles
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