Name/Title
Ladies' Boot PincushionEntry/Object ID
2025.15.4Description
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 CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Case, PinNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Case, NeedleworkNomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, NeedleworkNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Archives U1-B-2Category
PermanentDate
January 26, 2025Provenance
Provenance Detail
Found ObjectCreated By
Kearney, QuinlanCreate Date
January 26, 2025Updated By
Kearney, QuinlanUpdate Date
February 2, 2025