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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1900

GUSN

GUSN-63454

Description

Square; yellow; lace at edges; silk grosgrain bows; sawdust filled.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Associated Building

Used at Barrett House (New Ipswich, N.H.),

Additional Identification Number

P1047

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 x 9 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Caroline Barr Wade

Accession Number

1987.852

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