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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

19th century

GUSN

GUSN-47003

Description

Diamond shaped pincushion with red brocade; row of straight pins around the bottom; cardboard bottom covered with silk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
straight pins
damask
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of the New England Historic Genealogical Society

Accession Number

1964.263

Date

19th century (Fabric created in 1770)

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