Large Antique Handmade Tufted Wool Pin Cushion with Hand-Tatted Border ballerina I think likely the former--a

I think likely the former--a genie in a box--but am not completely sure as I can't find another example out there like it

I believe it was produced for Bitossi Rosenthal Netter and likely dates to the 1960s/early 70s

especially with those faces at the top corners

I presume an older trans woman

Large Antique Handmade Tufted Wool Pin Cushion with Hand-Tatted Border ballerina I think likely the former--aAnother week, another great old pin cushion (actually a couple today); such a wonderful variety out there, and wonderful embodiments of the persistent drive to make mundane things special. This is a large one, late 19th century or so I would guess, with colorful raised designs, I think properly described as tufted wool, against a dark navy ground, also wool I believe. And very sweet hand tatted lace trim around the perimeter. Like a whole showcase