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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

19th century

GUSN

GUSN-40324

Description

Rectangular pincushion wtih light blue ground and floral pattern beaded in white, gray, black, and gilt beads. Hanging bead fringe; back made of whtie silk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
straight pins
silk (textile)
textiles
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 1/2 x 9 x 2 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Howland Dudley

Accession Number

1939.507

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