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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1900-1970

GUSN

GUSN-65076

Description

White loose weave; with red cross-stitched birds; three loop tassels.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
cotton (textile)
cross-stitching
lace (needlework)
linen (material)
satin
silk (textile)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1972.405.1

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