Pin Cushion Item Number: 3660/44 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Diamond-shaped pin cushion with beadwork. The front has "DEAR MOTHER 1937" beaded, with each line beaded in a different colour - dark blue, white and then yellow. There is one short multicoloured beaded loop at the top, and nine looped along the bottom edges. The cushion edges are finished with whip-stitches using natural thread with pairs of black beads. Back is plain heavy fabric.
Item History
- Made in Ontario, Canada during 1937
- Owned by Ruth Phillips before March 5, 2024
- Received from Ruth Phillips (Donor) on March 5, 2024
What
- Name
- Pin Cushion
- Identification Number
- 3660/44
- Type of Item
- cushion
- Material
- cotton fibre and glass
- Overall
- height 2.5 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 13.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haudenosaunee
- Previous Owner
- Ruth Phillips
- Received from
- Ruth Phillips (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ontario, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1937
- Ownership Date
- before March 5, 2024
- Acquisition Date
- on March 5, 2024
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3660/0044