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Pincushion
19th century
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, United States
This pincushion recalls the theorum paintings that were popular during the first half of the nineteenth century. The maker likely applied techniques such as stenciling that were used to create theorum paintings to create the designs on this pincushion.
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Details
- Title: Pincushion
- Date Created: 19th century
- Location Created: America or Great Britain
- Physical Dimensions: OH 2" x OW 1 7/8"
- Type: Tools & Equipment
- Rights: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Anonymous gift.
- External Link: Learn more about this object at Colonial Williamsburg's emuseum
- Medium: Silk, thread, metal, watercolor
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