Pincushion, 1880-1900
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Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. The glass stem was once the base of a goblet but now supports a decorative and functional pin cushion.
Traditional make-dos are useful and precious objects that broke during their working lives. Their owners felt compelled to restore or repurpose these objects in a variety of ways. The glass stem was once the base of a goblet but now supports a decorative and functional pin cushion.
Artifact
Pincushion
Date Made
1880-1900
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
75.98.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Hazel Brown.
Material
Cloth
Glass (Material)
Color
White (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Diameter: 2.75 in
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