Pin Cushion

Object detail

Accession number

1973.44.9

Description

A pin cushion made out of a bivalve seashell. On one side is a stamp of a Maori male with a feather in his hair and facial tattoo. Above is written: "I know you've not forgotten The one who went away How often do I pray that we May meet again someday". On the reverse is a colour image of a rose. Cushion has a knitted handle with purple and yellow stripes.

Credit Line

Pin Cushion, 1973.44.9. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Container, Needlework Holder, Needlework Holder, Needle Tools & Equipment for Materials Textileworking T&E Needleworking Equipment

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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