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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

19th century

GUSN

GUSN-47811

Description

Pincushion shaped like a high-button shoe; silver silk with linen underlining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
silk (textile)
linen (material)
Pincushion

Inscription

"JB" (Found on the sole of the shoe.)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 x 3 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Annella Young Hathaway

Accession Number

1969.465

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