International Exhibition of Science, Art and Industry Souvenir Pin Cushion, Beatrice Biscuit

International Exhibition of Science, Art and Industry Souvenir Pin Cushion, Beatrice Biscuit

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Souvenir pincushion from the International Exhibition of Science, Art and Industry. The pincushion is shaped liked a Beatricebiscuit, and was a promotional item for the Gray Dunn & Co. biscuit brand.
The International Exhibition of Science, Art and Industry was held in Glasgow, Scotland between May and November 1888. Over five and half million visitors attended the exposition, whose Main Building was found in the city’s Kelvingrove Park. Although it’s exhibits primarily focused on Scottish and English achievements, the Exhibition featured displays from over 70 organizations, including some from such places as India, Europe and North America. Money from the Exhibition was used to build the Kelvington Art Gallery and Museum.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Pincushion
Date made
1888
maker
Gray Dunn & Co.
Associated Place
United Kingdom: Scotland, Glasgow
Measurements
overall: 1/8 in x 2 5/8 in;.3175 cm x 6.6675 cm
ID Number
1989.0438.0500
catalog number
1989.0438.0500
accession number
1989.0438
Credit Line
The Larry Zim World's Fair Collection
subject
Expositions and Fairs
related event
International Exposition
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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