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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-18439

Description

Wood and rattan pin holder. Coiled rattan encased in barrel shaped wood.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
rattan
wood (plant material)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/8 (H), 1 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.473

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