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Pincushion

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Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1885-1900

GUSN

GUSN-66594

Description

Square red cushion covered with cream colored doilie, tassels.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Associated Person

Jewett, Mary Rice, 1847-1930
Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909

Associated Building

Original to Sarah Orne Jewett House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 6 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth L.P. Richardson

Accession Number

1966.2017

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