Pin Cushion

Object detail

Accession number

1970.110.5

Description

A pin cushion made from a shell. Printed on one side are the words: "Many happy returns on this your Birthday". Below is an engraving of two hands shaking and the word: "love". On the reverse side is an image of a dairy cow and a lamb. Cushion has an elastic handle coloured white and black.

Marks

Many happy returns on this your birthday. love. Ink Stamp

Media/Materials

Organic/Animal/Shell

Credit Line

Pin Cushion, 1970.110.5. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Cushion Furnishings Household Accessories Other Household Accessories

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

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Tableware Serveware Dishware Jewellery Pottery Art Fashion accessory Metal Creative arts earthenware

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