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Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion)
Tower Manufacturing and Novelty Company
1900-1930
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Tower Manufacturing and Novelty Company (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
New York; United States; North America
Materials
- Sequoia
- Iron
- Glass
- Wood
- Bark
Museum Object Number
2011.0051.109
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2011.0051.109
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Tower Manufacturing and Novelty Company (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
New York; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The materials came from California. The company (Tower Manufacturing and Novelty) was located in New York. More research is needed to determine if the object was produced in California and sold from New York, or if materials were harvested from California and assembled in New York.
Date
1900-1930
Materials
- Sequoia
- Iron
- Glass
- Wood
- Bark
Dimensions (inches)
3 (H) x 2.6 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
7.5 (H) x 6.5 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Thompson, Helen. Sewing Tools and Trinkets: Collector's identification and value guide (Vol 2).
• Similar design (possibly produced or distributed by the same vendor) pictured pg 17Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.