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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-17820

Description

Blue box with blue velvet cushion. Oblong with angled sides to make hexagonal shape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
cardboard
velvet (fabric weave)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 5 x 1 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1961

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