The safety pin dates back to the Mycenaeans during the 14th century B.C. Called fibulae, they looked remarkably like the safty pin and were used in the same manner as modern day safety pins.
The safety pin was re-invented in July of 1849 by Walter Hunt. The rights to the invention were sold for $400.
The safety pin is a design classic that is timeless. It is as much a work of art as a piece of engineering. Made of rigid but bendable metal, it is activated by squeezing the parallel sides inwards. It is safe because the sharp needle tip is covered when the safety pin is closed. It is used for holding objects, mainly clothing, in place.
The safety pin is strong, safe and very durable. Safety pins are very common and inexpensive and they come in many sizes. They are also manufactured in plastic variants.
Make some cool accessories using safety pins.
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