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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-66492

Description

Rectangular pink pincushion with a silk back and ruffle; the top has a geometric design in green, brown, pink, blue, and white.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
petit point
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 x 5 3/4 x 2 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.1076

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