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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-65373

Description

Rectangular pincushion with black and tan silk taffeta; handstitched with light blue thread.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
crocheting
knitting (process)
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1972.510.3

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