Hatpin holder, Altrolau, Bohemia, Austria, 1898-1918

Holder, hat pin

Object number2023.114.0189

Date1898-1918

Mediumporcelain

DimensionsOther: 4.5 × 2.75 in. (11.4 × 7 cm)

OriginAustria

DescriptionAn off-white hat pin holder that resembles a chess piece (pawn). Its circular base is painted with a pale blue band and evenly spaced pale blue flowers. Each flower has three green leaves on either side and a brown line stretches in between each flower. The center of the top is slightly raised and twelve holes spaced around it.

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