Pincushions

Object/Artifact

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Pincushions

Entry/Object ID

2196

Description

Two pincushions (a) Fabric pincushion in the shape of a strawberry. Purple with orange seeds and green leaves. (b) Fabric pincushion in the shape of a black mouse or cat. Painted on eyes, nose, mouth, and whiskers. Brown string tied around body. Needle pushed into face of pincushion. Part of a collection of sewing, crocheting, tatting, and leatherworking tools.

Acquisition

Accession

601

Source or Donor

Tabb, Jane for Virginia Tabb Family

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Donated by the Virginia D. Tabb Family