DepartmentTextiles-United States & Canada
Pin cushion
NamePin cushion
CultureShaker
DateMid-to-late 19th century
Place madeUnited States, North America
Place madeEurope
MediumWool
Dimensions1 9/16 × 6 11/16 × 1 3/4 in. (4 × 17 × 4.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of the Patricia M. Newman Trust, FA.2016.24.7a-g
Object numberFA.2016.24.7a-g
DescriptionThis stuffed tubular pincushion is of alternating tan and red strips, joined on surface with yellow herringbone stitches. The ends, fringed by pulled threads, are tied off with yellow ribbon. Six needles are inserted into the cushion.
