Pincushion
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Pincushion

TitlePincushion
Datemid-19th century 19th century
MediumSilk, wool, glass, moosehair
OriginHuron Huron
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRalph T. Coe Collection, Gift of Ralph T. Coe Foundation for the Arts, 2011
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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