A hair barrette (hair clip), shown front and back. The front (first image) is a curved, elongated rectangular cover of dark plastic in mottled brown/burgundy and near-black tones, with a glossy (now worn) surface; the coloration and translucency suggest an imitation of tortoiseshell. The reverse (second image) reveals the fastening: a hinged spring-clip mechanism of metal, riveted to the cover at both ends, of the standard sprung-bar/clasp barrette type that snaps shut to grip the hair. The metal shows significant rust and corrosion, and there are remnants of a lighter coating or paint and what appears to be old adhesive on the underside of the cover. The plastic cover is heavily scuffed and scratched with surface wear and loss of gloss; one end shows pinkish/lighter discoloration. Overall the piece is worn and aged, with the metalwork notably deteriorated.