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Pin cushion
American
18th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Silk satin covered cardboard, silk embroidery, gold-colored spangles, metalic woven trim, block printed paper lining, and metal pins
Dimensions
15.5 x 9 x 5.5 cm (6 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number54.1349
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionEmbroidered pin cushion sewing box, foundation of cardboard box with sliding drawers at each end, ends of drawers, sides of box, and attached pin cushion at top of box covered with white satin (now yellowed and stained), satin embroidered with polychrome silks and gold metal thread and sequins in serpentine border design, arrangement of fruit filled platter in center of pin cushion with fruit or flower spray in each corner, bottom of box and insides of drawers covered with polychrome block printed paper.