Pin Cushion
ca. 1890 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Novelty pin cushions were popular gifts in the late 19th century. Those in animal form, such as elephants, pigs and chickens, are most common.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Pewter |
| Brief description | Pewter pin cushion, made in England, 19th century. |
| Physical description | In the form of a bird. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 529. in relief on base. |
| Object history | Old Number LOST 33 - old card label says: “Lost Visitors 32, 33, 34 / Visitors’ objects SS21 / Left Sept 13th 1984 / (Visitor left no name and ran away!)” Novelty pin cushions were popular gifts in the late 19th century. Those in animal form, such as elephants, pigs and chickens are most common. |
| Summary | Novelty pin cushions were popular gifts in the late 19th century. Those in animal form, such as elephants, pigs and chickens, are most common. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.2-2000 |
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| Record created | March 16, 2000 |
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