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
Collection Group
Place of creation
Canada
Medium
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