Accession No
TEMP.03297.1-2
Description
Two bone pin cushions with blue velvet tops. (.1) Ovoid pin cushion; side base encircled with engraved diagonal dashes, central section above engraved with repeated raised notches with a band of chevrons above; crenellated top with serrated edges. Base covered with red felt. (.2) Flared, circular pin cushion. Sides of vertical linear fretwork with three raised bands around base. Pink fabric on interior.
Place
Europe
Period
Post Medieval 19th century
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.03297.1-2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bone; Fibre; ?Cotton; ?Linen; Wool
Local Term
Measurements
39mm x 33mm
Events
Context (Display)
Objects previously mounted on display board of hardboard, with metal wire.
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
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)
Two bone pin cushions with blue velvet tops. (.1) Ovoid pin cushion; side base encircled with engraved diagonal dashes, central section above engraved with repeated raised notches with a band of chevrons above; crenellated top with serrated edges. Base covered with red felt. (.2) Flared, circular pin cushion. Sides of vertical linear fretwork with three raised bands around base. Pink fabric on interior.
Event Date 21/1/2025
Author: Heather Donoghue
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2025.6153 | Freezing
Event Date 5/3/2025
Author: Kirsty Kernohan
FM:323444
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