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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

ca. 1850

GUSN

GUSN-175645

Description

Miniature silk pincushion with green and red stripes in shape of a strawberry. Hard substance underneath silk. Yellow silk thread on top for hanging.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
pins (jewelry)
silk (fiber)
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3/4 (H), 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.762

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