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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

19th century

GUSN

GUSN-38472

Description

Red velvet pincushion set in oval shaped mother of pearl shell.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
velvet (fabric weave)
shell (animal material)
bone (material)
Pincushion

Pattern

Bone

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 x 1 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ruth L. S. Child

Accession Number

1936.267

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