Heart pincushion

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Heart pincushion

Entry/Object ID

2023.4.15

Description

Red felt heart pincushion with crocheted border. "Grandma" embroidered in chain stitch at front center with floral motif below. Back has 3 needles with thread pinned into cushion. Top has a crocheted handle.

Category

Pincushions

Acquisition

Accession

2023.4

Made/Created

Date made

1954

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

pincushions

Dimensions

Height

14 cm

Width

13 cm

Depth

4 cm

Material

Cotton, Likely Silk, Metal

Color

Red, Ivory, Black

Location

Box

Box 27

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio