Charming Old Finely Hand-knit Pin Cushion Ball in Pink and Green Wool black Americana doll with archival mat behind it

with archival mat behind it

Here are two--the dark one (a dark blue-gray) I think was maybe a hand-sander

There is a signature at the base of the rear side which I figured out is that of German-born Nina Koch Winkel (1905-1990)

I just find these old glass watch crystals pretty things

found in Pennsylvania

Charming Old Finely Hand-knit Pin Cushion Ball in Pink and Green Wool black Americana doll with archival mat behind itIt's funny what sets our various hearts racing this one completely did it for me, spotted in the case of a great dealer with the best name ever (Kitty Saylor) at a show just outside Nashville. With clear age, I think antique, and I believe the fine gauge wool yarn with which the skin was knit was hand dyed. Perhaps Pennsylvania Amish, I'm not sure, but it has the same sort of sort of special feel as those wonderful wrapped yarn balls. Also reminiscent