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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1860-1900

GUSN

GUSN-63901

Description

Carved ivory clamp with birds and flowers; green silk cushion.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
carving (processes)
ivory (tooth component)
silk (textile)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Associated Building

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

Additional Identification Number

P1211

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 x 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Caroline Barr Wade

Accession Number

1987.1008

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