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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

19th century

GUSN

GUSN-33802

Description

Small pincushion made of brown velvet with brass crown at top and ring with which to hang pincushion; old round-head pins in pincushion; mirror on reverse side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
brass (alloy)
velvet (fabric weave)
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Estate of William B. de las Casas

Accession Number

1931.63

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