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Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion)
1850-1890
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England; Europe
Materials
- Vegetable ivory
- Bone
- Velvet
- Stuffing
Museum Object Number
2011.0051.075
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2011.0051.075
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England; Europe
Date
1850-1890
Materials
- Vegetable ivory
- Bone
- Velvet
- Stuffing
Dimensions (inches)
3.7 (H) x 2 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9.5 (H) x 4 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Rogers, Gay Ann. 1983 An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools.
• Similar objects pictured: pg 128, plate 93Book: Thompson, Helen. Sewing Tools and Trinkets: Collector's identification and value guide (Vol 2).
• pg 158Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.