Disturbing Interests

Hatpins aka Battle Accessories

September 18, 2023 Regina King & Lynn Rosskamp Season 5 Episode 15
Disturbing Interests
Hatpins aka Battle Accessories
Show Notes

In this episode Regina tells us about the history of the hatpin as well as about the great, but little known, Battle of the Hatpin. The battle was about the conflict between parents and the Canadian government over the right to teach in French in Canada.

Enjoy this zanny history of the rise and fall of an accessory that ended up tied to women's rights.

Promos today are for:
Podcasts - Mountain Murders, Murders and Mimosas, Mythical True Crime, and One D%!&# From Murder

Do Something - UNWomen.org 

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