Pincushion

Object/Artifact

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Lacey Museum

Name/Title

Pincushion

Entry/Object ID

TIN-0029

Description

Cloth pincushion with a plastic dog on top. The cushion is a flexible sphere covered by a lace cloth. The dog is molded plastic with the hind legs attached to the ball and held onto the body by internal string so as to permit the dog to rear up. The ball is hardened by age and the dog's legs are loose on the body. The dog and the cloth covering are both a brown color. There is a pin and needle stuck into the ball. Both are very rusty.

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1950

Notes

Date: Early 20th Century

Dimensions

Diameter

4 in

Dimension Notes

01-14-2016 The above dimension is for the ball. The dog is approximately 5" in length. rfj