Pincushion

93-18-1

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

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 93-18-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iroquois
Provenience United States of America (uncertain) | Canada (uncertain) | New York (uncertain) | Ontario
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Trade Bead | Velvet | Cotton
Description

Spade shaped. Purple velvet on top; blue cotton on back. Top - embroidered beaded decoration: multi-colored beaded leaves, flower and bird. "NIAGARA FALLS" in white beads at bottom. Bead fringe edging.

Length 17.5 cm
Width 16.4 cm
Thickness 5.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Ricky Warwick, 1993

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