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Sewing Bird

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

ca. 1850

GUSN

GUSN-38801

Description

This bird-shaped sewing clamp has a round, red velvet pincushion mounted on its post. The post and table clamp were cast with a foliate motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

clips (fasteners)
fasteners
iron (metal)
Iron
Clamp, Sewing

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.75 x 4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary Watson

Accession Number

1936.872

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