Ladies' Boot Pincushion

Name/Title

Ladies' Boot Pincushion

Entry/Object ID

2025.15.4

Description

A pincushion in the shape of a ladies' boot, made from orange velvet and other fabric. The top is open, revealing the inner cotton stuffing, and the soft texture of the velvet is largely rubbed off and actively falling away. The laces are made of several strands of thread with pins holding them in place.

Use

A decorative way to hold extra pins while sewing.

Collection

General Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Case, Pin

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Case, 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

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Archives U1-B-2

Category

Permanent

Date

January 26, 2025

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Found Object

Created By

Kearney, Quinlan

Create Date

January 26, 2025

Updated By

Kearney, Quinlan

Update Date

February 2, 2025