Accession No
1920.12
Description
Circular, wooden pin cushion. Wooden base, possibly of poplar, with varnished, hand painted foliate motifs in black and red encircling sides. Two double black bands are painted above and below foliate motifs. Further red and black leaf or feather motif runs around top edge with small circular perforation below on two sides. Cushion covered with soft grey velvet.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Post Medieval c.1840-1850
Source
Jennings, John J. [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1920.12; MAA: 1920.29 [Incorrect no.]; AR 1920.12
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; ?Poplar; Fibre; Velvet; ?Cotton
Local Term
Measurements
92mm x 68mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label adhered to underside of object: '1920.29. Pincushion. Poplar(?) Circular, painted with conventional foliage. Cushion of grey velvet. English circa 1940-50. Pres' by J. Jennings'
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Pin cushion. Poplar(?). Circular painted with wreaths of conventionalised leaves. Cushion of grey velvet
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Circular, wooden pin cushion. Wooden base, possibly of poplar, with varnished, hand painted foliate motifs in black and red encircling sides. Two double black bands are painted above and below foliate motifs. Further red and black leaf or feather motif runs around top edge with small circular perforation below on two sides. Cushion covered with soft grey velvet.
Event Date 13/1/2025
Author: Heather Donoghue
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2025.6153 | Freezing
Event Date 5/3/2025
Author: Kirsty Kernohan
FM:45242
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