Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion folk art relief carved portrait More fat nails for eyes

More fat nails for eyes on the head

Later 19th century I believe

and "Parking in Rear" on the right corner

and a few dark spots here and there

(Adding the confusion is what I presume is the rolled cuff of the right sleeve

Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion folk art relief carved portrait More fat nails for eyesI'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