Cherry Blossom Hair Pin

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Made in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.
• Cabochon-style polished glass
• Tarnish-resistant silvertone pin

• Product Description

• Sweep your winter worries away and celebrate spring renewal with this cheery cherry hairpin. It's a delightful memento of Washington D.C.’s cherry blossoms that helps you visit year round.

Given to the United States as a gift from Japan in 1912, the cherry blossom trees that surround Washington, DC’s Tidal Basin have become a beloved symbol of the United States’ friendship with Japan and of the capital city’s unique culture. The blooming of the cherry blossoms at the end of March attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

The holdings of the National Archives include historical photographs of the trees throughout the years, documents related to the planting ceremony in 1912, and materials related to the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival.