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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-40551

Description

Rectangular cushion with painted velvet top of a pink and blue flower in a vase, cream silk back (silk has shattered).

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
straight pins
silk (textile)
textiles
Unidentified Textile
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/2 x 4 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Julia Maynard

Accession Number

1940.387

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