Large Antique Handmade Tufted Wool Pin Cushion with Hand-Tatted Border mysterious England) which dates them between

England) which dates them between 1862-1904

I like this one for its folky strangeness

the perfect example of one of these

I believe this apron dates to the mid 20th c

but photos give a fairly good sense

Large Antique Handmade Tufted Wool Pin Cushion with Hand-Tatted Border mysterious England) which dates them betweenAnother 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