Ice Cream Sandwich of an Antique Pincushion with Handwoven Woolen Edging risque carving of woman this bird is a symbol

this bird is a symbol

which are being sold four for a shilling on one of the plates

but the drawing remains very clear and otherwise in very good condition

I purchased this piece online and wasn't entirely sure of it

There is a small missing piece of wood on his front right paw and rear right leg

Ice Cream Sandwich of an Antique Pincushion with Handwoven Woolen Edging risque carving of woman this bird is a symbolSo many old pin cushions to love. This one keeps making me think of a strawberry shortcake flavored ice cream treat. It looks to me like homespun finely woven pink wool running around the perimeter, and the cushion itself constructed of thick cotton (and through a few holes the stuffing looks perhaps like tightly packed thread string; the whole thing is sturdy and fairly firm.) Part of the appeal for me of a relatively minimalist pin cushion like this