DepartmentTextiles-United States & Canada
Floral beaded pin cushion
NamePin cushion
CultureHaudenosaunee (Iroquois), Seneca
DateLate 19th-early 20th century
Place madeUnited States, North America
MediumCotton velveteen, glass beads
Dimensions2 9/16 × 5 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (6.5 × 14 × 14 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of the Patricia M. Newman Trust, FA.2016.24.10
Object numberFA.2016.24.10
DescriptionThis velveteen pin cushion has four lobes, an olive green top, with a large white beaded flower, and a forest green base. The flower has red beaded accents. Extending from the flower are 2 white stems with white leaves and red buds. Red and white beaded loop fringe outlines the edge.
