Charming Antique Embroidery on Linen Pin Cushion phalus Such a beauty

Such a beauty

persisting underneath the array of cut marks

making the vase feel akin to a three-dimensional woodblock print

I think it is quite a wonderful little thing

and perfect for everyday use

Charming Antique Embroidery on Linen Pin Cushion phalus Such a beautyI'm listing this antique embroidery on linen pin cushion just as I found it stuck full of pins! It's certainly had a life I know that it dates at least to the 19th century, when it was likely made by a young girl. I think it is quite a wonderful little thing, with this charming couple (German, I'd guess), little plant in a basket between them, and then lovely button closures on all sides, encasing the pillow inside. That pillow has some weight; I am