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Needlework pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

GUSN

GUSN-249676

Description

Square pillow-shaped pincushion; needlework flower with nine petals and eight viney leaves and four flower buds; tassels at each corner of four corners of the pincushion.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
textile materials
textile materials by form
needlework (visual works)
crewelwork (technique)
crewelwork (visual works)
floral patterns
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1949.507

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