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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-4519

Description

Squared body of stuffed pillow form; top covered with corcheted circular doily with floral central design and scalloped edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
crepe (textile)
crocheting
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 3/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.733AB

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