Diamond-shaped pin cushion with beadwork. The front has "DEAR MOTHER 1937" beaded, with each line beaded in a different colour - dark blue, white and then yellow. There is one short multicoloured beaded loop at the top, and nine looped along the bottom edges. The cushion edges are finished with whip-stitches using natural thread with pairs of black beads. Back is plain heavy fabric.

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• Type of Item cushion
• Culture Haudenosaunee
• Material cotton fibre, glass
• Measurements height 2.5 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 13.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Ruth Phillips
• Received from Ruth Phillips

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• Made in Ontario

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• Creation Date during 1937
• Ownership Date before March 5, 2024
• Acquisition Date on March 5, 2024

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• Item Classes beadwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3660/0044