A Cannon Pinion, 2 pieces (in a small circular metal container with lid.) Accompanying patent documentation in file). A part for inside a clock.
Cannon Pinion is the heart of the motion works. This piece translates the movement of the wheels on the back into the time keeping display on the front.
A. Rectangular pincushion; bottom is red cotton twill and top is solid red wool cross stitch with "M.S." (Miriam Sener, b 1876) a line border done with clear beads. Dense stuffing. 2.5" x 2"
B. Pincushion, 3 inches square. Pink silk fabric covers bottom and is folder over to top. A lace-trimmed 2-inch square of white fabric with embroidered white flowers is attached to the top by 20 one-quarter-inch straight pins,.25-inch apart, lining the edge of the fabric. Pins have varied colored glass heads. An additional 4 pins anchor the center. This cushion is densely stuffed. Some holes in the fabric on the bottom and fabric at corners is worn. (Box 0478)
C. Pincushion, 3.24 inches square, covered in light blue satiny fabric. Corners gathered on top to form puffy leaf shapes on each corner. A small lace-edged 1.25-inch square is pinned in the center with five glass-head straight pins. A blue ribbon bow is pinned at two corners. Some holes at the corners. (Box 0478)
