Pincushion

Maker Inconnu / Unknown

Date 1840-1860

Medium / Technique Birch bark, porcupine quill, moose hair, fibre (tape, thread), glass bead, organic dye
Decorated

Dimensions7.5 x 7.2 cm

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Materials - Textileworking T&E - Needleworking Equipment

CultureIndigenous: Mi'kmaq

Geocultural Area Eastern Woodlands

Origin Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Canada

Object NumberM117

DivisionIndigenous Cultures - Historical Objects

CollectionMcCord

CreditGift of David Ross McCord

Status

Not on view

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