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Pincushion with Nasturtium Border

Manufacturer Tiffany Studios (American, 1902-1932)

Dateca. 1905

MediumEnameled bronze | Velvet | Leather

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 x 5 5/8 in. (3.5 x 14.3 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.2687

Terms

Art Nouveau
New York

Collections

Glass Art

On View

On view

DescriptionThis is a pin cushion covered with green velvet. The top of the cushion has an enameled bronze framework consisting of green vines and leaves, green morning glories with turquoise centers, blue morning glories with green gold centers, a small yellow-gold bud with an orange tip, a yellow-gold flower with a red center and an orage flower with a yellow center and stem. The flowers are nasturtiums. The bottom of the piece is backed with dyed green leather.

Label TextDesign attributed to Julia Munson American (1875-1971) Tiffany Studios Corona, New York Pincushion with Nasturtium Border, ca. 1905 Enameled bronze and copper, velvet, and leather Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2687