| Marion Hedgepeth's Tie Pin | |
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Origin |
Marion Hedgepeth |
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Type |
Stickpin |
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Effects |
Makes one’s appearance immaculate |
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Downsides |
Truth borne sickness |
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Activation |
Wearing |
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Collected by |
Warehouse 13 |
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Section |
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Aisle |
450281-6184 |
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Shelf |
348045-4608-455 |
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Date of Collection |
May 30, 1975 |
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Origin[]
Marion Hedgepeth’s (April 14, 1856 – December 31, 1909) reputation as an American outlaw was at odds with has many monikers - Handsome Bandit, Debonair Bandit, Derby Kid and the Montana Bandit. Most townsfolk would mistake him for a gentleman with fleece-free bowler, neatly parted hair and crisp attire. On November 30, 1891 Hedgepeth’s crew kept up appearances by renting one of the nicer cottages in Glendale and slowly buying the finest clothes one piece at a time. No one expected a $40,000 train robbery that day from such impeccably dressed thieves.
The group disbanded but was eventually caught by the Pinkertons. Hedgepeth revealed secrets his Missouri State Penitentiary cellmate “H. M. Howard” spoke of. His testimony led to the trial and unveiling of serial killer H. H. Holmes. Released halfway through a 25 year sentence, Hedgepeth came out skeletal from tuberculosis and made a few botched robberies afterwards, including his last.
Effects[]
Freshens up the wearer’s entire attire – wardrobe, hair and makeup. Leaves them looking like every article is perfectly tailored to their body type and clean as a whistle. Keeps all their facial and head hair in a perfect coif that stands against the winds and even applies topical medicines to remove any blemishes. A Cinderella godmother in a matchstick.
Every time they speak the truth when they would rather lie, they feel weak and lightheaded. Breathing becomes labored while joints turn stiff. Lying doesn’t diminish the illness, only choosing to tell the truth from the first moment seems effective.