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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

19th century

GUSN

GUSN-34623

Description

Small square pincushion with bead decoration covering top and bottom; hand-wrought pin stuck into sides of cushion.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
silk (textile)
beads (pierced objects)
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Grace Gilbert

Accession Number

1932.122

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