Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sewing Pins
Object Number:
2002.1.587
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Paper, metal
Dimensions:
2 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This small black cardboard box contains pins. The top label is dark blue with white print that reads "Kirby, Beard & Co. Ltd./ NE Plus Ultra/ Jet Pins/ with perfect/ Solid Heads/ Manufacturers to Her Majesty Queen Victoria", with a central picture of an elephants head with trunk raised. The bottom label is blue with black printing.See also 2002.1.583, 584, 586 for Kirby pins.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.