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Emery cushion shaped like a strawberry; red cotton with hanging loop on top. Embroidered with beige-colored "seeds," needle with white thread attached to side.
emery cushions
cotton (textile)
Cushion, Emery
Unknown
2 3/4 x 1 1/4 (HxW), 1 1/4 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman
1942.153
ca. 1880 (see provenance)
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