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143/365 Safety Pin

A safety pin is a simple, spring-action clasp that covers the sharp point of a pin within a protective loop. It was invented by Walter Hunt in 1849 to securely fasten fabric without poking the wearer.

It's also one of those things I can never find when I need one.

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Uploaded on May 23, 2026
Taken on May 23, 2026