Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion folk art relief carved portrait (Adding the confusion is what

(Adding the confusion is what I presume is the rolled cuff of the right sleeve

Later 19th century I believe

I have no idea the story behind it

I found this specimen slide and another similar at a favorite New Hampshire stop the other day

Not so easy to photograph

Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion folk art relief carved portrait (Adding the confusion is whatI've never been completely sold on a "make do" pin cushion of this ilk, constructed over the base of a broken glass or candlestick a brilliant and resourceful idea for sure, but most I see feel a bit too makeshift, with tied string or yarn rather than careful hand stitching securing the fabric to the glass. Then I spotted this one at a great antiques shop in Pennsylvania and fell in love! Pretty leaf pattern on the pressed glass stem, super tight