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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-49869

Description

Square green pincushion with embroidered foliage design set with round pearls and colored glass pins; trim made of green and white cord and silk tassels

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
straight pins
silk (textile)
Unidentified Textile
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 1/2 x 9 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Donald Russell

Accession Number

1980.363

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