Drum-shaped wood form with feather and geometric-patterned carving at top and bottom; sides covered with flame-patterned polychrome needlework on a hemp-like foundation; needlework is fastened to sides with yellow woven ribbon and tacks; the top has leather hinged "U" shaped cover at center which is carved with a 6-petal device.
cushions
lace making
chip carving
needle lace
pine (wood)
wool (textile)
pine (wood)
Pine
Wool
Chantilly Lace
Carved
CUSHION, LACEMAKER
Original to Cogswell's Grant (Essex, Mass.),
Unknown
5.75 (H), 13 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little
1991.1300AB
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