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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

Collections

United States and Canada

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.

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