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Not on display

Pincushion

1800-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pin cushion in the shape of a shoe, inlaid wood with designs of flowers and shields.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood, inlaid
Brief description
Pin cushion in the shape of a shoe, England, 19th century
Physical description
Pin cushion in the shape of a shoe, inlaid wood with designs of flowers and shields.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10cm
  • Length: 12cm
  • Width: 3.5cm
Credit line
Given by Messrs. Harrods
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1913 by Messrs. Harrods.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.1538-1913

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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