Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1998.3.10 |
Object Name |
Pincushion |
Description |
Poplar Pincushion with painted scene by Canterbury Shaker sister Cora Helena Sarle. Unlike the typical woven poplarware, the front and back of this pin flat are large strips of poplar trimmed with kid leather. The body of the pin cushion is pink velvet and there is a pink ribbon at the top. The poplar on the front has a painted scene depicting two trees, birds, and the shoreline of a lake. The poplar on the back is not painted. |
Credit line |
Gift of Ann Tarney |
Date |
ca early 20th Century |
Dimensions |
H-0.25 W-2.375 D-0.25 inches |
Dimension Details |
Width is across the pincushion, height is from the top where the ribbon is to the bottom. depth is the thickness. Dimensions do not include the ribbon. |
Material |
Poplar/Fabric/Ribbon/Leather/Paint |
Place made |
Canterbury Shaker Village |
Lexicon category |
4: T&E For Materials |
Lexicon sub-category |
Textileworking T&E |
Interpretive information |
Cora Helena Sarle (1867-1956) was a Canterbury sister who painted numerous items which were sold to support the community. |
Role Artist |
Artist |