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Pocket disk pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

ca. 1880

GUSN

GUSN-265087

Description

Disc-shaped pincushion; brown leather kid sides; perimeter made of brown ribbon; pins inserted in perimeter.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
straight pins
kidskin
ribbon (material)
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman

Accession Number

1942.151

Date

ca. 1880 (see provenance)

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