Beautiful Little Antique Faceted Folk Art Pin Keep with Paper Patterns Visible hand carved All sorts of interesting contexts

All sorts of interesting contexts for this I think

with just a few minor stains on a few

but definitely did not enjoy math

marked at lower right

Beautiful Little Antique Faceted Folk Art Pin Keep with Paper Patterns Visible hand carved All sorts of interesting contextsThis faceted polyhedron type of antique pin cushion is my very favorite sort, such a little wonder of construction, and a showcase for a variety of colors and patterns, too. And I especially like that this one, on a couple of the facets, where the silk has worn through, reveals the cut brown paper templates (patterns) that were used to construct it. So lovely. Approx 1 1 2" diameter. Good condition, with brown paper patterns showing on two facets, one