Pincushion

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Pincushion

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.154 a

Description

Square cushion, covered with needlepoint embroidery having large wreath of fruits and flowers, harmoniously worked in soft shades of yellow, green and gray, on a wine red ground. Triple cut wool fringe border, also in wine red. For hat pins. "Berlin-work." Probably made from a German pattern.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1850

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SS.63.154 A

SS.63.154a

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Square

Width

7-3/4 in

Length

7-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (19.7 x 19.7 cm)

Material

Wool

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, No Location