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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1896

GUSN

GUSN-65353

Description

Stuffed rectangular; pink base, white top; green, purpl, pnk random stitchs

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
cotton (textile)
linen (material)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Maker

Bowen, Pauline, 1895- (Maker)

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

3 x 2 x 1 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1972.519

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