As Found, Old Handmade Pincushion with Many Safety Pins antique wooden post doll with carved wooden nails at

with carved wooden nails at the corners that have held the frame together tightly for a very long time

and find in his face a combination of vulnerability and determination that feels very tender and true

so I went back to the source and purchased the other set of them he had

I'd guess with a cigar in his mouth

As Found, Old Handmade Pincushion with Many Safety Pins antique wooden post doll with carved wooden nails atBeauty crops up everywhere if you're looking for it! I found this densely safety pin populated, hand sewn old pin cushion too visually satisfying and resonant feeling to walk away from. (Resonant in the literal sense also, with blue lyres all over the calico fabric!) Feels a bit like a metaphor a safety raft, a security pillow, etc. too. 5 7 8" x 4 1 2" not including loop. Good condition, seams tight, no holes other than pin pricks. Sold exactly as