Object Number 1952.0087

Object Name

Tool (for needlework) (Decorated pincushion)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Date

1777

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; On front of pincushion; "GOD BLES THE BABE / 1777"
2. Inscription; On front of pincushion; "M / RM / 1777 "
3. Label; On reverse; "3152 (crossed out) / 52.87" (ink)

Materials

Silk; Linen; Metal; Steel; Wool

Techniques

Sewn, Woven (plain), Wrought, Stuffed

Construction Description

Hand-sewn

Dimensions (inches)

6.5 (H) , 5.5 (W) , 1.5 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

16.51 (H) , 13.97 (W) , 3.81 (D)

Measurement Notes

The height and width were measured tip to tip on the end tassels.

Object Description

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