Pincushions
Pincushions

Pincushions

Object number
84.2.1
Creator
Robinson, Amy
Date
circa 1800
Description
Dark brown ball-shaped, pin knitted in cushion. Off-white stripe around circumference, and off-white cord attached to top. Knitted into pincushion are the intials "AR", "DD", "RY"; referring to Amy Robinson, Deborah Darby and Rachel Yarnall.
Materials
silk
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. E.F. Benson
Object Type
pincushions
Related People & Organizations
Robinson, Amy (associated)
Darby, Deborah (associated)
Yarnall, Rachel (associated)
Wharton, Deborah Fisher (associated)
Raab, William, Mrs. (associated)