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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

before 1847

GUSN

GUSN-28394

Description

Rectangular white satin pincushion with embroidered floral decoration in corners; "E. Hammond" spelled out with pins in center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
straight pins
satin
Pincushion

Inscription

"E. Hammond" (Spelled out with pins)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 3/4 x 7 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. C.H. St. John

Accession Number

1918.1250

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