Fine Antique Seneca Native American Beaded Six Lobe Pin Cushion wood and fabric larger: 1 5/8" x 1

larger: 1 5/8" x 1 3/8" x 5/8"

which I think suits it perfectly

and it's a beauty

but are so great I couldn't not take responsibility for shepherding them into the future

collecting loose change

Fine Antique Seneca Native American Beaded Six Lobe Pin Cushion wood and fabric larger: 1 5/8" x 1Purchased 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,