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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1840-1890

GUSN

GUSN-39719

Description

Rectangular pincushion on wooden stand; cream silk pillow with pink floral embroidery in the center; "E.R.J" monogram in pins; plae peach silk bows at corners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
straight pins
silk (textile)
Unidentified Textile
Pincushion

Inscription

"E.R.J"

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 x 9 x 3 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William W. Dunnell

Accession Number

1938.438

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