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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1875-1899

GUSN

GUSN-103405

Description

Shoe-shaped pin cushion covered in tan, brown and blue floral material, small red tassel at front, leather sole.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
pins (jewelry)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Associated Building

Location of use Lakeman Johnson House,

Additional Identification Number

3133

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Ipswich, Massachusetts (use)

Dimensions

2 1/4 x 7/8 x 3 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Arthur Johnson

Accession Number

1947.805

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