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Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion)
1875-1890
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Asia
Materials
- Vegetable ivory
- Bone
- Cotton
- Velveteen
Museum Object Number
2012.0024.157
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2012.0024.157
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Asia
Origin Notes
A very similar chair is pictured in Sewing Tools and Trinkets vol 2 (see References). That chair is made of identical materials and its creation location was listed as Asia.
Date
1875-1890
Materials
- Vegetable ivory
- Bone
- Cotton
- Velveteen
Techniques
- Turned
- Carved
- Wheel-engraved
Dimensions (inches)
2.7 (H) x 1.6 (W) x 2 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.9 (H) x 4 (W) x 5 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Thompson, Helen. Sewing Tools and Trinkets: Collector's identification and value guide (Vol 2).
• Similar object pictured pg 14, fig 1Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.