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Pincushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

19th Century

GUSN

GUSN-260003

Description

Apple shaped pincushion with embroidered seam and painted decoration; sewn brown X in bottom and wire stem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pincushions
velvet (fabric weave)
Pincushion

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Susan Norton

Accession Number

1990.288

Related Items

Title Pincushion Accession Number 1990.287

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