Pin cushion
1880
Classification
appliances & tools
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1990-153-13
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the everyday ingenuity of 1880s America with this intriguing *Pin Cushion*, a humble yet essential household tool from the Smithsonian American Art's collection. Dating to 1880, it falls under the classification of appliances and tools, highlighting how ordinary objects captured the spirit of domestic life during the late Victorian era. While research on this piece is ongoing, it exemplifies the practical crafts that filled American homes, where sewing was a cornerstone of self-sufficiency and creativity. Pin cushions like this one served a vital purpose: holding straight pins and n...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...