DepartmentTextiles-United States & Canada

Shoe pin cushion

NamePin cushion

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date19th century

Place madeUnited States, North America

Place madeEurope

MediumWood, silk, possibly other fibers, paint

Dimensions2 3/8 × 4 3/4 × 1 3/4 in. (6 × 12 × 4.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of the Patricia M. Newman Trust, FA.2016.24.15

Object numberFA.2016.24.15

DescriptionThis dark brown wood, shoe shaped, pin cushion has painted white dot detailing. A silk ribbon laces up the front through small holes ending in a yellow ribbon. Around the ankle area is an orange ribbon. The top is of fabric.

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