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White iridescent shell hat pin

mid to late 20th century

African American history · place not specified

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A white iridescent shell hat pin. The hat pin has a diamond shape in mother of pearl attached to a metal pin.

Catalog date
mid to late 20th century
Recorded subjects
African American; Clothing and dress; Fashion

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: 2007.3.1026

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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