Pincushion, probably Portsmouth, ca. 1771

Object/Artifact

Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

782

Description

Large rectangular pin cushion with four incurved sides, and with beaded adornment on each side providing documentation. Front has Smith coat of arms in a circle, featuring a diagonal banner with three diamond-shaped devices and with a stag head above and below, and surrounded by laurel leaves and motto "VINCIT IMOY [AMOR] PATRIA" (Love of Country) and with "Edwr Smith / 1771" below. Reverse has verse: "Defend, O Lord, this thy / Child with thy heavenly / grace that he may / continue thine for / Ever" with scroll work below. Jelly label in ink: "Tripp / PHS"

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

782

Source or Donor

Tripp, Lizzie

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Lizzie Tripp

Made/Created

Date made

1771

Dimensions

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

4 in

Material

Textiles