American Needlework Pincushion, 1763
Name/Title
American Needlework Pincushion, 1763Entry/Object ID
2022.5.1Tags
Canvas work, Counted-thread embroidery, Colonial British America, Flame Stitch, Florentine stitch, Irish Stitch, PincushionDescription
Pincushion made in a 'star-shape' with four points. One side with a large multi-petal centered flower surrounded by leaves. The corners of the points each have a tulip stitched at them. The reverse is in a flame stitch geometric pattern with the initials R/B in the top corner and 17/63 in the bottom corners. Each corner has a tassel created from the left-over threads from the embroidery.Use
To keep pins while sewingContext
A rare British Colonial American pincushion.Collection
ERS Decorative ObjectsCategory
Counted thread embroidery