Hatpin Menace

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" Between 1887 and 1920, the humble hatpin went from an unremarkable item in every woman's wardrobe, to a fashion necessity, to a dangerous weapon. All those protruding pins threatened men everywhere. Suddenly women were armed and dangerous. The patriarchy responded with hysterical crusades and often ludicrous legislation aimed at curbing the hatpin and disarming American women"--

subjects: Pins and needles,  Women,  Social life and customs,  Hatpins