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Straight pins used by Prudence Punderson
Straight pins used by Prudence Punderson

Straight pins used by Prudence Punderson

MakerMade by Prudence Punderson American, 1758 - 1784
Date18th century
MediumMetal
DimensionsOther (Three metal sewing pins (height x width)): 2in. (5.1cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Frank Punderson.
DescriptionThree metal sewing pins with round heads. There is a lined groove in the round heads that circles around. Currently placed in a folded piece of paper.
Object number2013.40.0.1-.3
NotesSeveral pieces of needle work are a part of the collection as well as accompanying manuscripts.
On View
Not on view
Decorative Plate
Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
late 19th-early 20th century
Gift of Janet Murphy, 2001.150.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Xtramart Convenience Stores
1997-2000
Gift of Newton C. Brainard, 1962.28.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Prudence Punderson
1783-1816
Pins
Albert G. Walker
1858
Connecticut Historical Society collections, 2004.166.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
Samuel R. Terrell
early-mid 19th century
Captain Peter Van Cortlandt Stoughton
1941-1945
Folding Chair
B. J. Harrison Son Company
1850-1910
Gift of Newton C. Brainard, 1962.28.3  Photograph by Gavin Ashworth.  © 2009 The Connecticut Hi…
Prudence Punderson
1776-1780
Gift of Frederick K. and Margaret R. Barbour, 1964.33.1  Photograph by Arthur Vitols  © 2001 Th…
Epaphras Lord
1765-1785
Gift of Mrs. Constance Adams, 1995.48.4, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Mrs. Constance Adams
about 1960