Pincushion

Object/Artifact

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Broomfield History Collections

Name/Title

Pincushion

Entry/Object ID

1998.1.4

Description

This is a pincushion shaped like an elf inside of a shoe. The elf is wearing a red and white checkered outfit with a blue hat, and the shoe is red. There are 5 pins stuck in the side of the pincushion. There is a label that says made in Japan. The pincushion measures 4.5" (h) x 3" (w) x 1.5" (l).

Collection

Permanent Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Pincushion

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Holder, Needlework

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Needlework

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Parts

Count

1