Clamp, Sewing Bird

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Clamp, Sewing Bird

Entry/Object ID

G85.764

Description

Brass bird clamp with circular plate below for pincushion, and tiny well on back for same; key shaped screw head. Green velvet on pincushions. Wings marked ""Patented Feb. 15 1853.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1860

Lexicon

Search Terms

sewing clamp, sewing bird, brass, pincushion, velvet