Hat Pins, by Eve Eckstein and June Firkins. 32 Pages. Softbound. Towards the end of the 1880's hats began to replace bonnets as the usual headgear for ladies. Once the security provide by tied ribbons had gone, hatpins were needed, especially for the very large hats. The hatpin industry expanded rapidly, producing hatpins of many materials, styles and qualities. And although only vestiges remain of their original function, these hat pins have become very collectible. This book is your complete guide to hatpins, covering popular styles, the hatpin industry, makers and their marks, collecting...etc. and features countless black and white photos of the many hatpins produced. So if hatpins is what you're looking for, look no further than this great new book. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0936)