Sweet Old Once Red Hand-sewn Tomato Pin Cushion sport knife which operated until 1992

which operated until 1992

And the thick mauve glaze shows big drips

10" tall x 7 1/4" w x 3 7/8" d

used in dances representing fighting between the Christians and the Moors (Muslims)

but also for its lineage among what one imagines are many thousands of similar photos taken at this tree over many many years

Sweet Old Once Red Hand-sewn Tomato Pin Cushion sport knife which operated until 1992I believe this old pin cushion was meant to represent a tomato, with green felted patch on top, though the red of the hand dyed linen has very nicely faded to a soft rose. I like its very folky homemade ness, and the pins still in it all over. A sweet old thing. I forgot to measure this one, but approx 3" wide. Good condition, sturdy and sound, just as found.