STRAWBERRY-SHAPED NEEDLE CUSHION

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

STRAWBERRY-SHAPED NEEDLE CUSHION

Entry/Object ID

96.54.1.11

Description

Needle cushion: A strawberry-shaped needle cushion that was either red and badly faded or of a neutral color with very light blue leaves. Made of fabric. Has small dark-colored dots resembling those on a strawberry's surface. In poor condition with the leaves torn and with substantial wear. The surface of the cushion is faded and discolored. Donated by George Wheatley. None

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Sewing

Search Terms

Textileworking T & E, Needle cushions, Textile crafts

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Needle Cushions