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Heart-shaped pincushion whimsey with beadwork
Heart-shaped pincushion whimsey with beadwork
Object Number 995-29-10/73430
Display Title Heart-shaped pincushion whimsey with beadwork
Descriptions
Object Description Heart-shaped whimsey from early 1900s, the front enbroidered with beads on pink twill fabric, sewn to a back piece of rose-colored glazed cotton, which is undecorated. It is very firmly stuffed with batting. There is no cloth binding, but the seams are lightly covered by a two-bead diagonal edge stitch in clear seed beads. Two inner borders of clear beads outline the heart shape. In the center is a four-lobed flower in clear seed beads, with a center hightly raised in light blue and white opaque seed beads. Four gold-toned sequins held with amber seed beads accent the flower. Above this design, two leaf devices are symmetrically placed across the width of the heart. The spines of the leaves are composed of black cut tube beads, with radiating lines of seed beads as ri[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description Pin cushion, pink/red fabric, sequin and beadwork deco, strap handle, loop fring
Classification
  • Textileworking
Department Ethnographic
Date early 1900s
Culture
  • Tuscarora
  • Tuscarora
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Ontario
North America / United States / New York
Additional Geographic Terms Niagara Falls
Materials Glass, Fabric, Sequin, Bead, Glass, Batting, Paper, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 12.1 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm (4 3/4 x 5 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73430
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (09/27/1973 - 1993)
Donor Estate of Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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