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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

19th century

GUSN

GUSN-259064

Description

Rectangular box pincushion with embroidered top and sides. There are embroidered corsses and flowers in red, blue, white, and faded green; Brass tack decoration around the top and bottom edges of the piece.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
wool (textile)
wood (plant material)
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 x 7 x 3 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Penelope Noyes

Accession Number

1974.428

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