Fine Antique Seneca Native American Beaded Six Lobe Pin Cushion wood and fabric which I think suits it

which I think suits it perfectly

There a bit of loss to the gesso on the frame along the right edge running just about the glass

but are so great I couldn't not take responsibility for shepherding them into the future

I am not certain but it looks to me like this one is simply tin

22 pages filled front and back (so 44 filled page faces

Fine Antique Seneca Native American Beaded Six Lobe Pin Cushion wood and fabric which I think suits itPurchased from a dealer of fine things in Maine, this hand sewn and finely hand beaded six lobed hand pin cushion (I'd call it a star) is Seneca (Native American, Western NY area) and, though very well preserved, I believe dates to the the 3rd quarter 19th century or so. (There are a number of useful references out there re. Seneca & Iroquois pin cushions produced for the tourist trade, including documentation of some examples similar to this one,