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Pin Cushion

1835 (made)
Place of origin

This pin cushion is made from white linen and has been stuffed with sawdust. Made in 1835 by pupils at the Royal Freemasons School, the pin cushion was produced for Mrs Cross, who was most likely a teacher. The pincushion is rectangular in shape and has white fringing around the edge as a form of decoration. Although this pin cushion has no pins in it, the fabric shows holes where pins have been placed in it over the years.


Object details

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Materials and techniques
Brief description
Pin cushion made of white linen embroidered in pink thread by the girls of the Royal Freemasons School for Mrs Cross, England; 1835
Physical description
The pin cushion is rectangular in shape and made from white linen. There is fringing around the edge, also in white. The surface is decorated in pink thread, forming a leaf pattern that acts as a border, as well as a central leaf motif.
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
Made and presented by The Girl's in the Royal Freemason's School To Mrs Cross September 1835 (Embroidered into surface of pincushion in pink thread)
Production
Made by the girls at the Royal Freemasons School
Summary
This pin cushion is made from white linen and has been stuffed with sawdust. Made in 1835 by pupils at the Royal Freemasons School, the pin cushion was produced for Mrs Cross, who was most likely a teacher. The pincushion is rectangular in shape and has white fringing around the edge as a form of decoration. Although this pin cushion has no pins in it, the fabric shows holes where pins have been placed in it over the years.
Collection
Accession number
T.161-1922

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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