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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-65074

Description

Red satin square; white lace doily diag. across top; red ribbns

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 1/2 x 6 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Alistair M. Collie and Pauline Bowen Essaye

Accession Number

1972.403

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