pincushion

pincushion

pincushion

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Introduction

A small beaded Hodenosaunee pincushion, made between 1837 and 1901. Accompanied by a note with the price "37 1/2 cts" written on it. Given to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology by Marshall Joseph Becker in 1991.

Nation of Maker: Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee
Nation of Origin

Museum documentation.

Date Made or Date Range: 1837-1901
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Museum documentation.

Materials

red velvet; blue cotton; cream cotton tape; small (size 12?) clear glass beads; paper; beige thread; stuffing material

Techniques or Format

A circular, six lobed piece of red velvet is edged with cream cotton tape and backed with a piece of blue cotton. It is decorated with raised beadwork, parts of which are done over a paper pattern. A scalloped or spiral beading fringe decorates the edge.

Motifs and Patterns

Three lobed floral or leaf motifs with sprays. Alternating solid and broken beaded circular lines around the center.

Additional Context

The lobed motifs may be clover.

Dimensions: 0 × 0 × 0 cm
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

The museum record for this item says it was made during the Victorian Era.

Current Location: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 91-22-12
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1991
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Gift of Marshall Becker
Collection Narratives and Histories

Given to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology by Marshall Joseph Becker in 1991.

GKS Reference Number: 26127
Record Creation Context

GRASAC study visit, participants: David Penney, Ruth Phillips, Stacey Loyer, William Wierzbowski, December 3, 2009

Approximate Place of Origin

44.16098, -91.78108

Source of Information about Places

Museum documentation.

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