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Pin cushion
American
18th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Silk satin with silk embroidery and pin design and gilt wrapped thread trim
Dimensions
10 x 13.5 cm (3 15/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number54.1350
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionA pin cushion, roughly rectangular in shape with points somewhat elongated and finished with gold tassels, covered with white satin with gold narrow fringe around central seam, on one side a spray and garland of flowers in pins on other side a small-scale floral spray embroidered with polychrome silks.