As Found, Old Handmade Pincushion with Many Safety Pins antique wooden post doll 9 1/2" x 8 1/4"

9 1/2" x 8 1/4" x 3/8"

I'd guess with a cigar in his mouth

Fun for drinking a shot straight from it

and find in his face a combination of vulnerability and determination that feels very tender and true

holding the piece of curved blue card in place to the walls of the box

As Found, Old Handmade Pincushion with Many Safety Pins antique wooden post doll 9 1/2" x 8 1/4"Beauty crops up everywhere if you're looking for it! I found this densely safety pin populated, hand sewn old pin cushion too visually satisfying and resonant feeling to walk away from. (Resonant in the literal sense also, with blue lyres all over the calico fabric!) Feels a bit like a metaphor a safety raft, a security pillow, etc. too. 5 7 8" x 4 1 2" not including loop. Good condition, seams tight, no holes other than pin pricks. Sold exactly as