Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1964.036.006 |
Object Name |
Pincushion |
Title |
Puzzle Ball |
Lexicon category |
4: T&E For Materials |
Made |
Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Unknown |
Description |
Velvet puzzle ball (multi-coloured). Consisted of "pin cushion velvet pieces" in 1967 (someone - a museum staff member or volunteer?) assembled them into the puzzle ball. It has a textile loop that is handy for hanging it on finials of a cradle, etc. |
Provenance |
This item likely dates from the 19th-century. It belonged to Millie and Mabel McClure. When it was acquired by the museum in 1964, they were detached pieces. Since then, someone sewed them up into the puzzle ball form. |
Collection |
Toys & Games, 19th-c Collection |
Material |
Velvet/Thread/Dye |
Found |
Sullivan Township (formerly), Township of Chatsworth, Grey County |
People |
McClure, Robert McClure (nee Crane), Ann |
Subjects |
Babies Children playing with toys |
Search Terms |
Sullivan Township |
Function |
A textile toy that is suitable for a small child to play with. They were Victorian baby toys. |