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Pin Cushion (France)

This is a Pin cushion. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1925. Its medium is silk, glass beads and its technique is chenille and bead embroidery on satin. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt and Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 26.5 x 11.5 cm (10 7/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

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Pin Cushion (France); silk, glass beads; H x W: 26.5 x 11.5 cm (10 7/16 x 4 1/2 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1925-2-58

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