This authentic 1930s Art Deco "grippet" hair clip features a sleek, minimalist linear bar with a stunning cream pearlescent finish. Made from cellulose acetate, a lightweight and flexible early safety plastic, it was skillfully manufactured to mimic the iridescent depth of luxury mother-of-pearl. The bar is designed with molded teeth on the reverse to firmly grip the hair and retains its original brass-tone metal tension slider clasp.
During the interwar era, the "grippet" or side-clip became an essential vanity accessory. As women embraced the revolutionary short hairstyles of the 1920s and 1930s—such as the iconic Eton crop, sleek bobs, and precisely sculpted finger waves—these compact clips were designed not to hold vast amounts of hair, but to elegantly pin back small sections near the temple or secure a wave in place.
DIMENSIONS Length: 6cm Width: 0.5cm
CONDITION Very good antique condition. The piece shows some signs of cosmetic wear, which is entirely to be expected for an authentic item of this age. It is structurally sound, the pliable cellulose acetate body remains strong, and the clasp secures perfectly.
This elegant Art Deco accessory would suit collectors of early plastic vanity items, vintage fashion historians, or anyone looking to add an authentic touch of 1930s glamour to everyday retro hairstyles.