pincushion



pincushion

Summary

Elongated heart shape. Made of birch bark embroidered with floral design in shades of blue, green, brown and cream. Using dyed moose hair in satin stitch and knots. Backing of crimson silk edge bound in cream coloured moose hair. Made by North American/Canadian Indians.


Object Name

pincushion

Date Created

1770-1800

Dimensions

Size: 9.5cm x 8.5cm

accession number

1982.325

Place of creation

Canada

Medium

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