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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1850-1885

GUSN

GUSN-66493

Description

White twill; pink silk back; pink roses; pink and green border; clear beads

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
pins (jewelry)
beading (process)
cotton (textile)
moiré
petit point
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Pincushion

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 x 7 1/2 x 2 1/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.1086

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