Remember Me, Very Charming Victorian Era Iroquois Beaded Pin Cushion big nose especially that blue bow around

especially that blue bow around the tugging dog's neck and the little girl's flailing arms and plaid stockings

Collapsed: 14 1/2" in diameter

some made on pre-punched cards

attached with old iron nails

I am not 100% certain the maker of this piece

Remember Me, Very Charming Victorian Era Iroquois Beaded Pin Cushion big nose especially that blue bow aroundI come across this type of Victorian era beadwork pin cushion from time to time, which from what I understand were made by members of Native American tribes (most often cited as Iroquois, but others as well I believe) for the tourist market. They were definitely made to appeal to Victorian tastes, and often I find them a bit too much, but this one I find just right, my favorite I've seen, with a wonderful delicacy and imperfect perfection, and a