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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-53217

Description

Square pincushion with bead and thread embroidered design of a cross, chalice, and ivy wreath on a red cushion. Cream ground; red pleated ribbon trim; red back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
straight pins
damask
textiles
Pincushion

Maker

Whiting, Sarah (Maker)

Dimensions

8 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Cummings

Accession Number

1942.903

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