Charming Old Finely Hand-knit Pin Cushion Ball in Pink and Green Wool black Americana doll There is a signature at

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)

5 3/5" x 4 1/8" x 1 9/16" d with box closed

found in Pennsylvania

I just find these old glass watch crystals pretty things

though I am uncertain of its age

Charming Old Finely Hand-knit Pin Cushion Ball in Pink and Green Wool black Americana doll There is a signature atIt'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