Lovely Antique Hand-Embroidered Velvet Emery/Pin Cushion victorian sailor which only adds to the

which only adds to the “may the sun—or moon—shine on you wherever you go” feeling of this piece

I think the box is original to them

There are a couple of tiny bits of black paper that have fallen near the edge of the frame

It has been a while since I played backgammon

especially the brown and white of the cow

Lovely Antique Hand-Embroidered Velvet Emery/Pin Cushion victorian sailor which only adds to theThis sweet hand embroidered antique pin cushion is filled with emery powder meant for sharpening needles as well as holding pins. I like the improvisatory feel of the embroidery on it, as if done not according to any plan, but just whatever emerged. Excellent star like red flowers and a couple of yellow leaves that look like hearts. Constructed of a sort of dark brown green velvet. c. later 19th c. 4 1 2" l (center of short side to point) x 3" w x 7