Cedar Falls Historical Society - The Hat Pin Peril
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In the early 1900s, long before there was #METOO, city women protected themselves against unwanted advances from men on public transportation, with HAT PINS! Hear about the history of hat pins and how they created a panic among police as far away as Europe! This program is part of the Cabinets of Curiosity series and accompanies a mini hatpin exhibit in the Victorian Home. Program begins at 2:00 pm.
Cedar Falls Historical Society - The Hat Pin Peril
Phone : 319-266-5149 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : cfhistory@cfu.net
Web: www.cfhistory.org/what-we-do#EventsandPrograms
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