Pincushion
c. 1811
8 in. x 5 1/2 in. x 4 in.
Artist/Maker Unknown,
Object Type:
Household Object
Medium and Support:
silk
Credit Line:
Florence Griswold Museum
Accession Number:
1975.33
A silk pincushion with a ruffle around the edge. The rectagular cushion is embroidered in silk in a satin stitch, chain stitch, and french knots in a floral pattern. Hand hammered pins with shields decorate each corners to form "C.D. 1811."