Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion folk art relief carved portrait and "Parking in Rear" on

and "Parking in Rear" on the right corner

perfectly aged condition

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

and a few dark spots here and there

Not so easy to photograph

Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion folk art relief carved portrait and "Parking in Rear" onI'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