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Lingerie Pin

Jewelry

Three identical pins, rectangular in shape with rounded ends and connected by gold chain. There is "Bloomed" gold color in the center with a shinier edge all around. These are probably gold plated. The two end pins have a tiny ring welded at one end to which a very fine gold metal chain is attached. The pin in the center has a ring welded to opposite sides. On the back of the pins are a round hinge and a c clasp that is safety pin like. Stamped onto the back of the middle pin is Hayward. The Walter E. Hayward Co. was founded in 1851 in Attleboro, MA. 5/8" long 1/8" wide

2025.16.103

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

1880 - 1910

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