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What is a hat pin used for?

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What is a hat pin used for?
A hat pin is a pin that can be used to secure your hat to your head. It is usually done so through the hair. They are often 6 to 8 inches long and have a decorative head.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Large "Button" Gilded Gold Tone Hardware Hat Pin/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This detailed gilded gold tone hardware hat pin can also be used as a brooch. Made of gilded
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1950s American Hats

Custom-Made Couture Purple & Gray Tufted & Draped Toque Turban w Hat Pin
By Suzanne Couture Millinery
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom-Made Suzanne Couture Millinery Purple & Gray Tufted & Draped Toque Turban w Hat Pin
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hats

Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin. Lovely detailed enamel work on the wings with ruby glass eyes
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Steel, Sterling Silver

Custom Made "Blue Willow" Patterned Turban w Matching Hat Pin and Flower
By Suzanne Couture Millinery
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom Made "Blue Willow" Patterned Turban with Contrasting Blue Satin Banding, Matching Hat Pin
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hats

Sterling Art Deco Enameled Hat Pins
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pair of sterling and enamel hat pins. Of opal white engine turned enamel with incised
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Steel

Mr. John 1960s Black Velvet Vintage Hat White Leather Trim Hat Pin I Magnin
By John Harberger, Mr. John
Located in Portland, OR
black and gold hat pin still attached and the floral lining is pristine.
Category

1960s American Hats

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