I began collecting hat pins because of my Grandmother. I loved hearing her stories about life in the "olden days". She talked about such things as lace-up boots, corsets and hat pins which fascinated me as a child growing up in the UK in the 1970's he gave me my first three hat pins; the turquoise ones proudly displayed by my husband's Grandmother's silver elephant.Collecting came easy to me.

I began collecting hat pins because of my Grandmother. I loved hearing her stories about life in the "olden days". She talked about such things as lace-up boots, corsets and hat pins which fascinated me as a child growing up in the UK in the 1970's he gave me my first three hat pins; the turquoise ones proudly displayed by my husband's Grandmother's silver elephant.Collecting came easy to me.

My parents and I would frequent antique fairs where I would spend my hard earned pocket money. At the beginning there were too many to choose from, now it's a matter of hunting them out. But each purchase is as exciting as the first; they are all very special and often beautiful. Hat pins were functional, essential fashion accessories in their day and yet now seem almost ridiculous and impractical. - Sarah Cheesman

When: 11th July 2008 - 16th August 2008

Where: Objectspace, 8 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby Auckland

Objectspace

Objectspace is a dedicated and award winning centre for innovative craft and design that puts objects into play through a programme of exhibitions, publications and activities. Much of our programme features contemporary works that push boundaries. However we also show innovative work from throughout craft and design history. As a non-commercial space wholly focused on promoting innovative practice Objectspace is unique in New Zealand. Objectspace connects objects and makers with audiences in order expand the cultural, economic and social options for objectmaking.