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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

19th Century

GUSN

GUSN-29770

Description

Rectangular pincushion made of white silk with tan velvet and pearl beaded foilage. The initials "M.L.L" are spelled out with straight pins.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
straight pins
satin
textiles
Pincushion

Inscription

"MLL" (pins were used to create the initials)

Maker

Lowell, Maria (Maker)

Dimensions

7 3/4 x 9 x 3 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ellen Coolidge

Accession Number

1922.1023

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