Pincushion

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Pincushion

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.290

Description

Pincushion in book shape. Inside the covers are four sheets of fabric used for holding pins. The cover is like a hard cover book covered in linen. The linen has been stitched over the cardboard and the two covers are stitched together to form a spine for the book. The design on the front cover is a multicolored floral design including blue, green, red, pink, brown and grey. The back cover is a rose in bloom, another rose not in bloom and some green leaves. The inside of both covers is a pinkish color, while the outside of both is an off-white. A pink ribbon extends from the front cover to the back. About eight inches of ribbon hangs off both covers, allowing the book to be closed by tying the ribbon. There are two round-head pins, one needle and one safety pin in the book.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Length

3-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (1.3 x 8.9 x 9.5 cm)

Material

Cardboard, ribbon, Metal Unspecified, Linen

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Ribbon is frayed and colors are faded.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Maple Bedroom