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Jun 28, 2025 - 05:52 PM
Hat pins were made illegal in some places in the early 20th century primarily due to safety concerns. As fashion dictated larger and more elaborate hats, the accompanying long and sharp hat pins posed a potential danger to others, both accidentally in crowded spaces and intentionally as a weapon. In response to these concerns, some cities and countries implemented regulations to limit the length of hat pins or required protective tips.
