Lovely Antique Hand-Embroidered Velvet Emery/Pin Cushion imp The hair is real badger

The hair is real badger hair

I must say the "window" at center and the dramatic framing of it also makes me think a puppet show should be enacted behind it

though I do think excellent

I’ve learned that he was made by John Hill & Co

near the Hudson River Valley

Lovely Antique Hand-Embroidered Velvet Emery/Pin Cushion imp The hair is real badgerThis sweet hand embroidered antique pin cushion is filled with emery powder meant for sharpening needles as well as holding pins. I like the improvisatory feel of the embroidery on it, as if done not according to any plan, but just whatever emerged. Excellent star like red flowers and a couple of yellow leaves that look like hearts. Constructed of a sort of dark brown green velvet. c. later 19th c. 4 1 2" l (center of short side to point) x 3" w x 7