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Tool (for needlework) (Decorated pincushion)
1800-1850
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Metal
- Steel
- Ribbon
Museum Object Number
1958.2941
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2941
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Decorated pincushion)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1800-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Front of pincushion
Inscription: "I H S" (pinned)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "58.2941" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Metal
- Steel
- Ribbon
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
- Wrought
- Sewn
- Stuffed
Construction Description
Hand-sewn
Dimensions (inches)
8.75 (H) x 6.75 (W) x 2.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
22.225 (H) x 17.145 (W) x 6.985 (D)
Measurement Notes
Measurements do not include rosettes.