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Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion)
1800-1825
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England or America; Europe or North America
Materials
- Silk
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Stuffing
- Steel
- Ink
Museum Object Number
1959.0570
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.0570
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England or America; Europe or North America
Origin Notes
Probable.
Date
1800-1825
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: on pincushion
Inscription: "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. E.L.D.E.R.S. BORN JAN. 17th 1706. DIED APRIL 17th 1790." (printed ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: on pincushion
Inscription: "GENERAL WASHINGTON BORN FEBY 11th 1732. DIED DECr 14th 1799."
Type: Label
Location: detached hanging tag
Inscription: "59. / 570" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silk
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Stuffing
- Steel
- Ink
Techniques
- Printed
- Wrought
- Stuffed
Construction Description
Handmade
Dimensions (inches)
2.125 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.398 (Diam)