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Pin cushion
dated 1791
Object Place: New England, USA
Medium/Technique
White silk satin with silver alloy pins, and gilt wrapped thread
Dimensions
13 x 9 cm (5 1/8 x 3 9/16 in.); Legacy dimension: Center to center: 0.09 x 0.13
Credit Line
Bequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession Number64.1914
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ClassificationsTools and equipment – Textile- and costume-making
DescriptionWhite satin edged with tarnished silver thread. On one side pin heads form a pot of flowers and in each corner is a digit of the date, 1791. On the other side, pin heads form the words, HANNAH CODMAN, and MARRIED NOV ‘20 1788. Also two flowers and a boat (?) appears. Satin worn in some areas.