Ice Cream Sandwich of an Antique Pincushion with Handwoven Woolen Edging risque carving of woman this bird is a symbol

this bird is a symbol

to find ones like this--done by a school child I believe

She's got a large chip on one side--not visible if positioning her at the left end of a shelf or cheeks forward

Each block measures 1 3/4" squared

but the drawing remains very clear and otherwise in very good condition

Ice Cream Sandwich of an Antique Pincushion with Handwoven Woolen Edging risque carving of woman this bird is a symbolSo many old pin cushions to love. This one keeps making me think of a strawberry shortcake flavored ice cream treat. It looks to me like homespun finely woven pink wool running around the perimeter, and the cushion itself constructed of thick cotton (and through a few holes the stuffing looks perhaps like tightly packed thread string; the whole thing is sturdy and fairly firm.) Part of the appeal for me of a relatively minimalist pin cushion like this