"The 1920's - Hairstyles"

[debbie]

When the "bob", hairstyle was introduced in the 1920's, it caused a revolution in the way women would wear their hair forever. Looking at the Photo's of most of Charlie and Fannie's children, it is obvious that they had that particular cut. I found a fabulous website of this hair style of the 20's and thought I would share it with everyone. After scrolling down the page, I came upon metal hair weavers, and wondered if Marie used these or the curlers that are shown here the day she was murdered.

www.hairarchives.com/private/1920s.htm

I also had no clue that the "bobbie pin" was named from this hairstyle.

[Angela]

You are so right about the origin of the bobbie pin Debbie...see below. I never thought about that so thanks for that info.
History

The "bobby pin" came into wide use as the hairstyle known as the "bob cut" or "bobbed hair" took hold. This trend gained popularity in the 1920s, and the bobby pins kept the bobbed hair in place. A trademark on the term "bobby pin" was held for some decades by Smith Victory Corporation of Buffalo, New York. A trademark infringement claim made by Smith Victory against Proctor & Gamble regarding their naming their home permanent product Bobbi was settled in the 1950's by a payment to Smith Victory by P&G. The term is now in common usage and therefore is no longer a valid trademark. Bobby pins are inexpensive and tinted to match various hair colors which led to the fashion trend being adopted by 90% of North American women by the end of the decade.