. . "[#5] [#4]\nFlat-quilted pincushions\nPossibly made by or for Amy Burningham (1708-77), Hampshire\n1740s\n\nCelebrating the birth of Amy Burningham's son Henry, these pincushions were handed down to the first-born son of every generation, eventually coming into the possession of Henry's great-great granddaughter Mary.\n\nPincushions were customary presents to a new mother. They were given after the baby arrived, as there was a superstition that given before, they could increase the pain felt by the mother during birth.\n\nSilk\n\nV&A:T.37, 38-1969 [20th March 2010]"@en . .