Geometric Piecework Linen and Silk Pin Cushion kun-it He needs to learn against

He needs to learn against something to stand

and which to my eye pretty much disappear when hung on the wall

The drawings were cut out and mounted to the black paper of old photo album

I could look at this face all day

such that the lid slides smoothly and fits super snugly--just right--protecting the figure (and symbol of the US Federal government) for what one hopes is a release and revivification near at hand

Geometric Piecework Linen and Silk Pin Cushion kun-it He needs to learn againstThis is about the most satisfying pin cushion I've ever seen, and I keep going back and forth as to which side I like better. Happily, since it was made with a loop at top for hanging, one could periodically flip it over to look at the reverse. I believe it probably has 100 years on it, but remains in excellent shape and certainly useful still, though I might just treat it as a beautiful object to hang and perhaps impetus to start a collection of