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Bargello Needlepoint Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

GUSN

GUSN-249713

Description

Needlepoint pincushion; "eye of the peacock" Bargello pattern; square; pillow-shaped.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
needlework (visual works)
Bargello work
needlepoint (needleworking)
wool (hair)
Bargello work
Pincushion

Associated Building

Used At Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1949.549

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