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Accession Number 1986.36.25.c Title safety pins Category Textileworking Tools & Equipment Object Type sewing supply, safety pins Creator Scovill Manufacturing Co. Date Made 1954 Place Made North America: United States, Connecticut, Waterbury Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques metal; paper Measurements overall: 11.3 cm x 5.8 cm Description

Two white metal safety pins, dented to hold a shank button in place, on card. Product information adn name of manufacturer printed on front and back of the card. Illustrated in front with a drawing of a shanked button…

Two white metal safety pins, dented to hold a shank button in place, on card. Product information adn name of manufacturer printed on front and back of the card. Illustrated in front with a drawing of a shanked button held in place by a pin, in in back with a series of drawings showing the use of the pins.

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