Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion native alaska It appears more or less

It appears more or less complete and in very good condition

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6 7/8" t x 5 1/4" in diameter and in excellent

Clearly he loved his birds though

There is a bit of loss to the gold enameled surface of the frame along the edges (bottom and one spot along the left)

Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion native alaska It appears more or lessI've never been completely sold on a "make do" pin cushion of this ilk, constructed over the base of a broken glass or candlestick a brilliant and resourceful idea for sure, but most I see feel a bit too makeshift, with tied string or yarn rather than careful hand stitching securing the fabric to the glass. Then I spotted this one at a great antiques shop in Pennsylvania and fell in love! Pretty leaf pattern on the pressed glass stem, super tight