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Needlecase and pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

GUSN

GUSN-38656

Description

Needlecase and pincushion combination; white silk covers of perforated cardboard; worked in vari-colored worsteds initials "A.A.R".

Details

Descriptive Terms

needle cases
pincushions
silk (textile)
Case, Needle

Inscription

"A.A.R" (Embroidered)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 3/8 x 2 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Edith Gammon

Accession Number

1936.578

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