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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1850-1900

GUSN

GUSN-32329

Description

Pincushion in the shape of a book; blue velvet with yellow cardboard binding; gilded paper accents.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
velvet (fabric weave)
cardboard
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Catherine W. Faucon

Accession Number

1928.946

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