Accession No
TEMP.03316.1-2
Description
Two Tunbridge ware pin cushions. (.1) Circular with three-colour geometric inlay; central cross design with outer band of interlocking triangles. Green velvet sides with small green satin ribbon loop on one side. (.2) Circular with three-colour geometric inlay in quatrefoil design with dark brown band around edge. Red velvet sides with small red satin ribbon loop on one side.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Post Medieval 19th century
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.03316.1-2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Velvet; ?Cotton; Silk
Local Term
Measurements
47mm x 15mm
Events
Context (Display)
Objects previously mounted on display board of hardboard with metal pins.
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 Tunbridge ware pin cushions. (.1) Circular with three-colour geometric inlay; central cross design with outer band of interlocking triangles. Green velvet sides with small green satin ribbon loop on one side. (.2) Circular with three-colour geometric inlay in quatrefoil design with dark brown band around edge. Red velvet sides with small red satin ribbon loop on one side.
Event Date 23/1/2025
Author: Heather Donoghue
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2025.6153 | Freezing
Event Date 5/3/2025
Author: Kirsty Kernohan
FM:323524
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