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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-25541

Description

Colorless body. Originally oil lamp base. Squared serpentine base with three basal steps. Molded tapering shaft ending in circular knop in cushion with red and maroon oak pattern and maroon fringe. Center hollow with pressed fluted pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
glass (material)
wool (textile)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Associated Building

Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 5/8 x 4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman

Accession Number

1985.55

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