Pincushion

Object/Artifact

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Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Pincushion

Entry/Object ID

2000.107.036

Description

Sterling-based pincushion lined in pink silk. Cushion top originally covered in grey (or gold?) silk velvet; bottom covered in pink silk velvet. Monogrammed "MLO." Marked: "Tiffany & Co." One of a dresser set of 9 pieces. May have been donated by May Collacott Targett.

Collection

Toilet Articles

Made/Created

Date made

1910 - 1930

Notes

Date: 1910-1930

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

Diameter

5-7/8 in

Material

sterling, Silk, Silk Velvet

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

2000.107.029, 2000.107.030 A,B, 2000.107.031, 2000.107.032, 2000.107.033, 2000.107.034, 2000.107.035, 2000.107.037