Scarf pin with duck Stick Pin, ca. 1900 (CH 18396159)

A stick pin is a type of pin used as a piece of jewelry or accessory. It consists of a long, thin pin with a decorative head on one end and a sharp point on the other. Stick pins are typically worn on clothing, such as a lapel or collar, and are often used to secure a tie in place. They were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and are still occasionally worn today as a vintage or retro accessory.