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Pins were used to secure a veil or to hold a hairstyle in place. Most were made simply of copper alloy, sometimes tinned to look like silver, but some were elaborate objects, showcasing an array of metalsmithing techniques.
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Title: Pin
Date: 7th century (?)
Geography: Made in Northern France
Culture: Frankish
Medium: Copper alloy with a later gold patina
Dimensions: Overall: 6 1/4 x 3/16 x 3/16 in. (15.9 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Copper
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession Number: 17.192.245
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