Pincushion
- Object Name:
- Pincushion
- Object ID:
- 1967.032.093
- Place of Origin:
- Enfield, NH
- Date:
- 1875-1900
- Description:
- Pincushion, Shaker. Circular shield-shaped pincushion, front and back made of woven oat straw; bound with white kid. Center of pink velvet. Pink satin ribbon handle. Dull and shiny finish. Last quarter of 19th century.
- Material:
- Grass
Velvet
Silk
Leather
Satin - Dimensions:
- W-2.4 L-3.4 D-0.4 inches
- Provenance:
- The Shakers made this straw by splitting oat straw and then weaving it on a loom. Flora Appleton went from Enfield to Canterbury, NH, in 1918 and was one of the last to weave this straw.
Part of collection of Rock and Millen families of Lebanon, NH. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Ethel Rock Millen
- Subjects:
- Sewing, Sewing equipment & supplies, Pincushions, Shakers
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