Large Antique Handmade Tufted Wool Pin Cushion with Hand-Tatted Border ballerina which looks likely to be

which looks likely to be adhered to board and is not behind glass in the frame

The level of craftsmanship on these is pretty outstanding

they really look like a painting

This set is not complete

7 1/8" x 4"

Large Antique Handmade Tufted Wool Pin Cushion with Hand-Tatted Border ballerina which looks likely to beAnother week, another great old pin cushion (actually a couple today); such a wonderful variety out there, and wonderful embodiments of the persistent drive to make mundane things special. This is a large one, late 19th century or so I would guess, with colorful raised designs, I think properly described as tufted wool, against a dark navy ground, also wool I believe. And very sweet hand tatted lace trim around the perimeter. Like a whole showcase