Pincushion
- Object Name:
- Pincushion
- Object ID:
- 1967.032.099
- Place of Origin:
- Enfield, NH
- Date:
- circa 1900
- Description:
- Pincushion. Shaker. Circular woven oat straw base, dull and shiny pattern, bound with white kid. Domed pink velvet top with pink floss from rim to center, forming eight sections. Pink satin ribbon bow on side. Late 19th century.
- Material:
- Velvet
Silk
Grass
Satin - Dimensions:
- H-1.7 Dia-2.2 inches
- Provenance:
- The Shakers made this straw by splitting oat straw and then weaving it on a loom. Flora Appleton 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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