Pin cushion
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, metal, velvet and silk
Measurements
83 mm (H); 120 mm (Dia)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26028
Summary
Circular wooden pin cushion box covered with dark blue velvet, lined with blue silk with a tab for opening on the edge of hinged lid. Box is set in silver coloured metal base with scalloped edging lined with small balls. Sides have an open trellis design with four oval medallions, two with urn design, two with leaf design. Top is used as a pin-cushion with an assortment of safety pins, straight pins, six buttons on one pin and a decorative pin. Silver?
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.