Pincushion

Object/Artifact

Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Pincushion

Entry/Object ID

2000.115.027

Description

Long, pin cushion, lace-covered on top. Peach silk ribbon w/lace overlay ruffle around edge and secured w/white-headed pins rectangular in shape. Filled very firmly w/unknown substance.

Collection

Sewing

Made/Created

Date made

1920 - 1930

Notes

Date: 1920-1930

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Pincushion

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Holder, Needlework

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Needlework

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

3 in

Length

13 in

Material

Lace, Silk Satin, Filling

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note

Notes: Width = W/O ruffle Length = W/O ruffle