Description: An incredible collection of 17 Folk Art pin cushions. The group comprising pansy flowers, strawberries, boots, mittens, a rolled cushion, 2 books, a pear form, a bell form, a carrot, and a heart. In varying materials including silks, wools, and cottons. The carrot is the newest, made from an early synthetic fiber. Some are filled with cotton batting, some with sand or sawdust. From the personal collection of a long-standing, well-regarded Virginia antiques dealer. Simply a wonderful grouping! Date:20th Century and earlier Overall Condition:They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details:All, but the largest strawberry, have varying degrees of discoloration, either from stains, use, or sun bleaching, all as expected for their age. Any ribbons or exposed thread ends have an expected amount of slight fraying. All of this wear is expected wear consistent with their age. The smaller strawberries have some losses to the outer silk layer at the points, along the seams, and at the outer edges of the embroidery.The medium strawberry has some losses to the wool embroidery at the top. The are losses to the pile of the blue velvet on the pansies, as well as thinning to the yellow silk at the high points and along the seams, resulting in a few small spots where it has frayed away from the edge. The outer silk on both boots have spots of loss mostly at the raised points and along the seams. The smaller boot has losses to the weft of the silk throughout resulting in small patches with a brighter satin appearance. The larger boot is missing one of its long laces and tassel.The rolled cushion shows signs of previous embroidery that was remove long ago. The bell and books have a few small holes (possibly from moths), mostly on the sides. They all have spots of fraying to the outer fabric, especially along the seams. The larger book seems to have once had a button closure. The wool flap on the smaller book's interior has an area of major loss. Measurements:Smaller book:Width: ca. 2 5/8 in.Height: ca. 1 1/4 in.Depth: ca. 2 in. Larger book:Width: ca. 2 7/8 in.Height: ca. 3 1/4 in.Depth: ca. 1/2 in. Rolled cushion:Length: ca. 6 1/2 in.Diameter: ca. 1 in. Bell:Width: ca. 1 1/4 in.Height: ca. 2 in.Depth: ca. 5/8 in. Medium strawberry:Length: ca. 3 1/4 in.Diameter: ca. 1 3/4 in. Large strawberry:Length: ca. 5 1/2 in.Diameter: ca. 3 1/2 in. Small strawberry (x2):Length: ca. 1 3/4 in.Diameter: ca. 1 1/4 in. Smallest Strawberry:Length: ca. 1 1/4 in.Diameter: ca. 3/4 in. Carrot:Length: ca. 2 in.Diameter: ca. 3/4 in. Mittens:Length: ca. 2 in.Width: ca. 1 in. Pear:Width: ca. 2 in.Height: ca. 2 1/2 in.Depth: ca. 1/2 in. Heart:Length: ca. 1 3/4 in.Width: ca. 1 3/4 in. Small boot:Length: ca. 2 1/2 in.Width: ca. 1 1/2 in. Large boot:Length: ca. 3 in.Width: ca. 2 3/4 in. Small pansy:Width: ca. 2 1/4 in.Height: ca. 2 1/2 in.Depth: ca. 1/2 in. Large pansy:Width: ca. 2 3/4 in.Height: ca. 3 in.Depth: ca. 3/4 in. Please see our other related items. PLEASE READ After the close of the auction or listing we will email the winning bidder an invoice through Ebay based on his/her registered zip code or country code. Smaller domestic packages (under 12" ) shipping will include USPS priority shipping, signature confirmation and a $4 handling fee. Larger domestic packages will ship USPS Parcel Post to save on shipping costs. International shipping will usually include USPS International priority shipping with tracking and a $4 handling fee. Our handling fee applies to each item purchased; multiple purchases will ship together (when possible) to save on shipping fees. We ship one day a week on Tuesday. We guarantee each item to be sold as listed. An item may be returned for a full refund within 14 days of receipt. If an item is not as described, you may return it for a full refund. If you would like to return it for any other reason, we will refund your payment minus shipping + handling. 14 days after receipt, the sale is final and returns are not accepted. Thanks for looking and good luck!
Price: 3800 USD
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-08T12:38:59.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
