Vera's Victorian Variety
Hand Crafted Accessories in the Victorian Style
Bone Hair Accessories
These hair pins are as decorative as they are practical and will securely hold hair in place for a lovely, period correct hair style. All are crafted of cattle bone, which like ivory will slowly develop a golden patina over the years. All surfaces are smooth and polished and will not catch in the hair. Each pin is individually hand crafted and is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Be sure to click on the images below for larger view to appreciate the detail and fine craftsmanship of these hair pins and decorative combs.
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H005 - Curve Rose Hair Pin Our most popular model, this is truly a wearable work of art. The detail on the rose and leaves, and the shapely pins are impressive. A good style pin for thin or straight, fine hair, as the curves help to keep the pin anchored. 5"long, 1.25" wide Price: $7.50 each Suggested Retail: $14.95 |
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H001 - Confederate Flag Pin During the War Between the States it was considered patriotic to wear symbols of the country's flag as a show of support for the Confederacy. This pin bears elements of the Confederate battle flag. Soldiers and prisoners of war far from home often carved such items to send home to their ladies, and this pin reproduces that folk art look. 4"long, 7/8" wide Price: $5.00 each Suggested Retail: $9.95 each |
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H004 - Single Rose Pin A single, fully blown rose surrounded by leaves on sturdy, straight pins. The rose was a favorite flower of the Victorian era. 4.5" long, 1" wide Price: $6.50 each Suggested Retail: $12.95 |
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H003 - 3Roses Hair Pin Three roses surrounded by detailed leaves on sturdy, straight pins. Three Roses was a popular brand of Hair Oil sold during the Victorian era up to modern times. 4.5" long, 1.25" wide Price: $6.50 each Suggested Retail $12.95 |
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H002 - Federal Eagle Pin During the Civil War, Union ladies
considered it Price: $5.00 each Suggested Retail: $9.95 |
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H006 - Large Filagree Comb This magnificent ornament is carved in the traditional style of Indonesia and represents the larger type of hair comb that was the style from 1830 through the 1850's. A must for reenactors of these earlier eras, or for Civil War ladies, a cherished heirloom piece from Mum or Auntie Agatha. Be sure to check the larger image to appreciate the tiny details on this lovely item. Price $9.00 each Suggested Retail: $17.95 |
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H007 - Filagree Hair Pin This traditional design has been made for generations and was the type of item sea Captains brought to the States from the East Indies. It could have been given to you by your whaling era grandfather or your blockade running uncle. 5" long, 1.25" wide Price: $6.50 Suggested Retail: $12.95 |
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H008 - Bone Hair Pin These classic pins were used throughout the last few centuries. Indispensible for anchoring hair into classic styles. Small size hides discretely in the hair for a neat, period correct look. 3" long, .75" wide Price: $3.00 each Suggested Retail: $5.95 |
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NEW! H009 - ScrimshawPin Reproduced in bone (rather than whalebone) from our east coast original, the curved arms keep hairstyles secure and stay put. The crescent shaped head is decorated with delicate scoll designs. 1 inch wide, 5 inches long Price $5.00 Suggested retail $9.95 |
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