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1. Case, Needle - Sewing kit

   Needle Kit: Rolled-up dark brown leather pouch with three inner layers of flannel for needles. The roll has pincushion ends and a thimble cavity. The donor was Sophie Pendergast, daughter of W. W. Pendergast & Abbie Cogswell Pendergast.

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2. Pincushion - Brown velvet pincushion

   Brown velvet pincushion with floral beading on top. Trimmed with reddish fabric and scalloped beading around the edge. Maroon fabric backing; leather hanging loop in one corner. Variety of colored beads were used.

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3. Pincushion - Pincushion

   Large beaded Victorian pincushion given to Simon Lauzer's parents by Chief Little Crow when he lived on their farm in Waverly, Minnesota, during the winter months. Has heavily beaded picture of two birds on a branch in the center with outer border of leaves that are also heavily beaded. Loops of beads form the fringe. Reverse is pale lavender stiff cloth. Beads are all clear except blue beads for the birds' eyes. Heavy stuffing (sawdust?). ...

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4. Pincushion - Pincushion

   Heart shaped pincushion with a loop at the top. Dark maroon with lighter ribbon tied on top. Contains needles and pins. During the Victorian era there was a great deal of emphasis on the parlor room and it became the perfect place in which to display the novelty pincushions of the era. Pincushions were made in the shape of shoes, fans, dolls, teacups, umbrellas, fruits, and vegetables. They were hung on the walls or placed on occasional tables...

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5. Pincushion - Pincushion

   Fan shaped Victorian pincushion. Green, black, red & gold fabrics. Has pocket on one side and felt for needles on the other. During the Victorian era there was a great deal of emphasis on the parlor room and it became the perfect place in which to display the novelty pincushions of the era. Pincushions were made in the shape of shoes, fans, dolls, teacups, umbrellas, fruits, and vegetables. They were hung on the walls or placed on occasional ta...

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6. Pincushion - Pincushion

   Red cloth pincushion with ecru crocheted top. Has bows at the four corners and a ribbon for hanging. Given to donor Lillian Danask as a Sunday School gift by Mrs. Al Peik.

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7. Pincushion - Sachet

   Pincushion pillow. Beige with floral crochet work & satin stitches on top. Firmly stuffed. Yellow ribbon at top. [Also identified as possibly a sachet pillow used to scent clothing.]

   Record Type: Object