Lovely Painted Silk Apple (or Peach?) Pin Cushion victorian shoe ornament production was concentrated in Stroudsburg

production was concentrated in Stroudsburg

including a great long article in Lehigh Valley’s Morning Call

but I think they were stored in a basement for some time where there was some moisture as there is a little mildew here and there showing against the black paper inside the slides

The jigger holds 1 oz

) Perfectly executed

Lovely Painted Silk Apple (or Peach?) Pin Cushion victorian shoe ornament production was concentrated in StroudsburgAnother lovely pin cushion, this one as large as an apple, or a peach I believe it was meant to represent the former, but the gloriously radiant color of the hand painted silk feels lush like a peach to me. I'd have a hard time puncturing this one with a stick pin, and might rather give it a special spot, perhaps in near proximity to a perfect piece or two of stone fruit. So pretty. 2 7 8" t x 2 7 8" w. Good, presumed antique (late 19th early 20th c I