Square yellow silk pillow covered with cotton knit needlework and beadwork; white ground with basket of flowers enclosed by blue Greek key border. Long white bead fringe.
pincushions
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
beads (pierced objects)
cotton (textile)
needlepoint (needleworking)
silk (textile)
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
flower baskets
key pattern
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Pincushion
Silk
Beads
Cotton Knit
Greek Key
Needlework
Beaded
Fruit Basket
Pincushion
Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),
Unknown
8 (W) (inches)
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
1949.480
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