Historical information

Hat-pins were worn to anchor hats to the head and could be considered a functional piece of jewellery. Traditionally inserted into the crown of the hat and through the hair piled atop the head.

Significance

Hat-pins were needed to secure the large, lady’s hats fashionable at the time. The Maggs family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire

Physical description

c1910, 2 lady's silver hat-pins, with hollow circular silver surround, around a thistle flower

Inscriptions & markings

Hallmark Birmingham Assay Office England