Pincushion

91-22-4

From: United States of America (uncertain) | Canada (uncertain) | New York (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 91-22-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iroquois
Provenience United States of America (uncertain) | Canada (uncertain) | New York (uncertain)
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Date Made 1837-1901
Section American
Materials Velvet | Cotton | Glass
Description

8-lobed pincushion-beige cotton bottom, red velvet top, beige edging. Beaded border of opaque white and clear rocaille beads; alternating clear rocaille flowers and leaves in lobes, central flower. Fringe of looped clear rocaille beads.

Outside Diameter 16 cm
Credit Line Gift of Marshall J. Becker, 1991

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