Pincushion

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Pincushion

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.397

Description

Shoe-shaped pincushion: high-heeled, pointed-toe woman's shoe with ribbed tongue and buckle; blue velvet cushion inside shoe; pink-beaded hat pin stuck in cushion.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1900

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-1/4 in

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (5.7 x 3.2 x 11.4 cm)

Material

Metal alloy, Velvet

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Velvet very dirty.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Bathroom, First Floor