Pin Cushion
18th century (made)
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Rectangular pin cushion of thick cotton woven with a slightly raised stripe. Padded with, possibly, straw. A plain taffeta ribbon loop is attached to one narrow end to allow the pin cushion to be hung from the wrist or the arm of chair.
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Materials and techniques | Cotton, padded, taffeta ribbon |
Brief description | Rectangular pin cushion of thick cotton, England, 18th century |
Physical description | Rectangular pin cushion of thick cotton woven with a slightly raised stripe. Padded with, possibly, straw. A plain taffeta ribbon loop is attached to one narrow end to allow the pin cushion to be hung from the wrist or the arm of chair. |
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Accession number | T.39-1969 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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