Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1986.148 |
Object Identification Number |
1986.148.014a |
Object Name |
Pincushion |
Donor |
Schmidt, Ellen |
Description |
The item is a small pincusion with a handsewn American flag on one side and a Danish flag on the other side. There is a small red and white loop in one corner. The pincushion is square and filled with stuffing. It is made with a type of needlepoint. It comes in a set with two other pincushions (86.148.14b&c). |
Dimensions |
W-2.25 L-2.5 inches |
Creation Date |
after 1911 |
Place Of Origin |
USA (presumably) |
Owned By |
donor's uncle Soren |
Material |
Embroidery thread/batting |
Associated People |
Schmidt, Ellen Soren |
Search Terms |
Schmidt, Ellen Soren pincushion Danish flag United States Ringsted, Iowa Sheboygan, Wisconsin Racine, Wisconsin |
Provenance |
Note in the file says "Uncle Soren's pincushions." He came in 1911, never married, settled in Ringsted, IA; Shebogen and Racine, WI; and again in Ringsted. |
Images |
006\1986148014a.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1986 |
Collection |
Miniatures and Toy Collection |