Scatter pins, often called small conversation pins, were a long-standing staple of fashion enthusiasts during the 1940s. Designs ranged from cupids, hearts, violins, floral sprays, and insects were popular motifs. Trade magazines emphasized the importance of these small pieces of adornment that called to be worn in multiples yielding multiple opportunities for retail sales. This scatter pin features a stylized button-shaped floral motif with modernistic styling.