Hairpin

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This lady's silver hairpin was found near the cliff-edge at Kineef in Kincardineshire. It dates from the early 17th century.

The hairpin has a geometric decoration and is pierced with a slit.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-113-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  K.1997.385
• Date: Early 17th century
  
• Material: Silver
  Hairpin, lady's
  
• Dimensions: 123 mm L
  
• What: Hairpin, lady's
  
• Subject:
• Who: G.P. Greig (Finder)
  
• Where: Scotland, Kincardineshire, Kinneff
  
• Event:
• Description: Lady's silver hairpin with geometric decoration and pierced with a slit, found approximately fifteen metres from the cliff edge, Kinneff, Kincardineshire, early 17th century
  
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