On April 10, 1849, a modest mechanic and independent inventor from New York named Walter Hunt quietly made history. He patented a small metal object with a spring, calling it a ‘dress pin’. That ...
On April 10 th we celebrate International Safety Pin Day. This unofficial holiday may be one of my favorites that I’ve discovered over the years. One of the reasons I enjoy this topic so much is ...
The safety pin is a small domestic object that appears settled and complete, yet it carries a design feature that invites ...
Do you know who Walter Hunt was? I am guessing you probably do not recognize the name, but he made a significant contribution that we all have used. In 1849 he invented the safety pin. He received his ...
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Here’s what the hole in a safety pin is really for
“These things are so great and have so many uses in so many areas that I don’t even have to market them. Customers just find me,” says Larry Schwartz, who’s been in the safety-pin business for more ...
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