Baker's Encyclopedia of Hatpins and Hatpin Holders

An illustrated reference to Victorian hatpins and hatpin holders, featuring hundreds of new color photographs and historical context.
An illustrated reference to Victorian hatpins and hatpin holders, featuring hundreds of new color photographs and historical context.

Baker's Encyclopedia of Hatpins and Hatpin Holders is the definitive resource on these elegant fashion accessories, newly expanded with hundreds of additional photographs. Once essential for fastening the large hats of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, hatpins now serve as highly collectible artifacts of design, craftsmanship, and social history. This new edition offers close-up views and detailed descriptions of both precious and everyday materials, along with the glass and porcelain holders that preserved them when not in use. Contextual essays explain their origins, functions, and role in fashion, while comprehensive coverage of styles and materials makes the book an indispensable reference for collectors. Richly illustrated and thoroughly researched, this updated encyclopedia situates hatpins among the broader world of period costume, jewelry, and memorabilia.

Key Features:

Hundreds of new color photographs of hatpins and holders

Coverage of Victorian, Edwardian, and early 20th-century styles

Analysis of materials ranging from precious metals to everyday designs

Historical context placing hatpins within fashion and social history

Close-up detail of glass and porcelain holders

An essential guide for collectors, fashion historians, jewelry enthusiasts, and anyone interested in period accessories and memorabilia.

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