Pincushion

Pincushion with poplarware base, Canterbury, NH

Object ID:
1950.3921.1
Community:
New Hampshire, Canterbury
Description

A maroon velvet "tomato" pincushion with a maroon thread dividing it into eight sections. It measures about 2 3/4" in diameter. It is set in a base of woven poplar that is edged with white kid leather (skiver) and tied with a maroon silk bow. The poplar base is about 1" high. Across the bottom of the base is white paper with a hand-painted maroon, pink, and white abstract design.

New Hampshire Canterbury

New Hampshire Canterbury

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Shaker Museum Pincushion. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=8042. Accessed on November 25, 2024

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