Tie pin

History of Tie Pins

• Tie pins were popularized in the 19th century.
• Cravats were made of silk, satin, lace, and other fabrics.
• Stickpins were used to secure expensive fabrics.
• They were made with pearls and precious gemstones.
• Designs were personalized for their owners.

Tie Pins in the 19th Century

• English upper middle classes wore cravats with lower quality materials.
• Mass-produced stickpin designs included animal heads and other motifs.
• Stickpins became popular for women's sporting outfits.
• Various neckwear styles could be adorned with stickpins.
• Both men and women wore stickpins.

Tie Pins in the 20th Century

• Safety pins were commonly used as tie and collar pins.
• They were used to fasten ties to shirts.
• Alternative methods to control ties were available.
• Tie clips gained prominence and replaced traditional tie pins.
• Delicate silk ties became fashionable.

Patents for Tie Pins

• Many patents were issued between 1894 and 1930.
• Patents covered prong setting, ornament attachment, and more.
• One patent allowed a brooch to convert into a stickpin.
• Another patent included a concealed pencil point.
• A luminous stickpin with radioactive material was patented.

References for Tie Pins

• Julie Robinson wrote about stickpins as tiny works of art.
• The article was published in Antique Week.
• The reference is archived and available online.
• The original publication date is February 14, 2010.
• The article can be retrieved from the archive.

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