Pin Cushion Item Number: 3660/40 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Square pin cushion with scalloped edges. The front is slightly worn red velvet pile with a heavily beaded motif of alternating birds and flowers in clear beads around the sides. Each of the four birds has a black bead eye. In the centre, the words "FROM NIAGARA FALLS" is embroidered in clear beads. The edges are covered with an off-white cotton fabric that has a looped fringe of clear beads extending from it. The back fabric is shiny with a bluish-black centre and beige sides. The is filled with stuffing.