Fine Antique Seneca Native American Beaded Six Lobe Pin Cushion paint by numbers vulnerable

vulnerable

but I rather like the directness of the brush without it

This one found complete with detachable "the Corner Grocer" banner at top

and 20 fathoms

with tiny handles

Fine Antique Seneca Native American Beaded Six Lobe Pin Cushion paint by numbers vulnerablePurchased from a dealer of fine things in Maine, this hand sewn and finely hand beaded six lobed hand pin cushion (I'd call it a star) is Seneca (Native American, Western NY area) and, though very well preserved, I believe dates to the the 3rd quarter 19th century or so. (There are a number of useful references out there re. Seneca & Iroquois pin cushions produced for the tourist trade, including documentation of some examples similar to this one,