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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-259065

Description

Square pincushion with embroidered top of geometric shapes. There are needlepoint stars in red, blue, and pink and squares in green, blue, and yellow with an eight-pointed star in the center; Red and yellow cord trim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
wool (textile)
silk (textile)
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 x 9 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2008.14.10

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