October 6, 2008
Because pins were costly in earlier times, small boxes were typically used to store them. Pin cushions emerged in 15th century England, and by the 1800's were sold as common trinkets or gifts to commemorate events. They became novelty decorations in Victorian households, crafted in various shapes and ornamented with embroidery.
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Disney 1930's "minnie Mouse Bisque Pin Cushion"-scarce!$103.50 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Victorian Tartan Mauchline Ware Double Pin Cushion 1890$68.39 Ends in 3 hours 10 bids
Elegant Antique Carved Ivory Pin Cushion / Disc * C1850$61.00 Ends in 8 hours 13 bids
Folk Art Pumpkin Ornie Pin Cushion & Pin~ Janie Comito$38.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids
Vintage Germany Pink Cushion With Half Doll Girl W/fan$34.00 Ends Tuesday 7 bids
Antique Victorian Linen Embroidered 'bun' Pin Cushion$26.59 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Tiny & Sweet Vintage Porcelain Pincushion Half Doll$26.51 Ends Tuesday 7 bids
Gorgeous Half Doll Porcelain Pin Cushion Sassy Girl!!$23.73 Ends in 25 mins 3 bids
Rare Antique Cold Painted Bronze Bull Pin Cushion$21.53 Ends in 7 hours 3 bids
Antique Edwardian Hm Sterling Silver Pin Cushion 1906$18.63 Ends Wednesday 5 bids
Antique Beaded Pocket Watch Form Pin Cushion * C1800$16.00 Ends Monday 2 bids
Vintage Germany Lovely Lady Half Doll Pin Cushion$15.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Vintage Sewing China Head Doll Pin Cushion$15.51 Ends in 8 hours 4 bids
Antique Beaded Pincushion Pin Cushion -state Fair$14.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Vegetable Ivory Thread/ Pincushion Vintage Sewing Item$14.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Button Doll Little Girl Pincushion On Tricycle Sewing $14.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Black Forest Bear Pin Cushion Cotton Reel Thimble C1920$10.86 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Antique Vegetable Ivry Pedestal Form Pincushion$10.01 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Speghetti Lace Pink Poodle Pin Cushion Scissor Holder$9.99 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid
Vintage Half Doll Pin Cushion Early Pins & Needles$9.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Adoreable Vintage Metal Boot Pin Cushion Puppy And Cat$9.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Charming Old Pin Cushion W Figural Bird Etui$9.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Vtg Japan Pincushion Figure Dog W/ House$9.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
2 Vintage Velvet Pin Cushions W Glam Floral Rose Frames$9.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Vintage Metal Pin Cushion & Thread Holder,pink- Flowers$9.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vegetable Ivry Tape Measure Pincushion Compendium$9.50 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Unusual Duck Pin Cushion Alaskan Eskimo Made Rare$9.12 Ends in 5 hours 1 bid
Vintage Half Doll Pincushion + Tape + Needle Case $8.85 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Vintage Metal Thread Spool Stand Pin Cushion Sewing$8.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Attractive And Collectable Pin Cushion $7.08 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Vintage Sewing China Head Doll Pin Cushion$7.00 Ends in 7 hours 1 bid
Vintage Handmade W/handbeading Star Pin Cushion L@@k!$6.50 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Vtg Old Fashion Ceramic Girl Pin Cushion Sewing Cute$6.50 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Vintage Eleanor Beard Elephant Sewing Pin Cushion $6.50 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Vintage ~ Mini Wooden Apple Pin Cushion ~ Vtns$6.01 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Vintage Soviet Union Pin Cushion~with Label~cute$5.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Two Vintage Japan Pin Cushions Dog Cat Swan Flowers Nr$5.50 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Old Porcelain Pin Cushion-girl Standing Holding Bouquet$4.99 Ends in 20 hours 1 bid
Adorable Sterling Silver Rabbit Pin Cushion-nr$4.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Vintage Bird & Nest Porcelain Pin Cushion Made In Japan$3.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Vintage 4 Drawer Sewing Cabinet With Pincushion$0.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Russ Green High Heel Shoe Pin Cushion Nib$0.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Russ Cream Victorian High Heel Shoe Pin Cushion Nib$0.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
