Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion folk art relief carved portrait Later 19th century I believe

Later 19th century I believe

especially for the straight-on view

The back side

(Adding the confusion is what I presume is the rolled cuff of the right sleeve

and a few dark spots here and there

Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion folk art relief carved portrait Later 19th century I believeI've never been completely sold on a "make do" pin cushion of this ilk, constructed over the base of a broken glass or candlestick a brilliant and resourceful idea for sure, but most I see feel a bit too makeshift, with tied string or yarn rather than careful hand stitching securing the fabric to the glass. Then I spotted this one at a great antiques shop in Pennsylvania and fell in love! Pretty leaf pattern on the pressed glass stem, super tight