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Post by ann on Dec 5, 2015 17:47:04 GMT -5
Just seen this on eBay described as a miner's safety pin and inscribed Dodworth (hence my interest as my granddad and great granddad worked there)
Excuse my ignorance but were these standard items? Would this be an antique? ![](//storage.proboards.com/363101/thumbnailer/Hr6E4p0pausG_gzWIqAu.jpg)
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Post by quimbyj1745 on Dec 6, 2015 3:43:03 GMT -5
Sorry to disappoint but it is the safety pin used to secure dirty workwear in a large mesh bag before being sent to be washed. The scheme was introduced in the 70's.
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Post by ann on Dec 6, 2015 6:40:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply - not disappointed at all! Was just intrigued as to how they were used!
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Post by fortythreesflyer on Dec 6, 2015 19:54:04 GMT -5
I remember at Wheldale colliery as well as the mine inscribed it would have the miners locker number as well. That reminds me I still have my old locker key.
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