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Miniature Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Toys and games

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-30182

Description

Rectangular minitaure toy pincushion with cross-stitch and yellow and blue crosses; blue and white beaded loop fringe.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
cotton (textile)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Nova Scotia, Canada

Dimensions

3 1/4 x 3 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss M. Lowell Dewey

Accession Number

1924.210

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