Pincushion
- Object Name:
- Pincushion
- Object ID:
- 1956.269
- Place of Origin:
- Sabbathday Lake, ME
- Date:
- circa 1900
- Description:
- Pincushion, round, Shaker. Circular cushion covered with lavender satin enclosed in white cotton crocheted cover with 12-petaled rosette in center of top. Scalloped border. Crocheted cover is held onto pincushion with 12 straight pins. Mid 20th century.
- Material:
- Textile
Satin
Cotton - Dimensions:
- H-1 Dia-4.2 inches
- Provenance:
- Accession sheet reads: "probably purchased by donor from Shakers".
- People:
- Jewell, Margaret H. (1866-1970)
- Subjects:
- Pins & needles, Sewing, Crocheting
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