Explore the CollectionHat Pin Cushion

Measurements

24cm x 21cm

Place of Origin

North America

Historical Period/Date

19th Century (1870-1899 Late)

Registration Number

1990-005

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Bead Embroidery,

Objects

Costume Accessories - Women,Hat Pin Cushions,

Physical Description

A hat pin cushion of red velvet with applied bead embroidery in a design of a bird perched on a branch and two flags. Red, clear (white) green, yellow, blue and grey beads have been used. The beads are stitched in runs of four to nine beads on stiffened fabric. The motifs were then applied to velvet. The firmly stuffed cushion has a glazed chintz backing. Probably North American Indian work