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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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Fab Rare Antique Solid Silver Elephant Pin Cushion 1908$168.51 Ends in 16 hours 12 bids 48 watchers
Edwardian Silver Frog Pin Cushion, Henry Matthews, 1908$131.21 Ends Thursday 4 bids 26 watchers
4" Half/pincushion China Doll Arms Away, Braids~germany$128.37 Ends in 21 hours 9 bids 18 watchers
Antique Solid Silver Chick Pincushion Chester 1916 $93.01 Ends Monday 3 bids 35 watchers
Sampson Mordan Silver Hatching Chick Pin Cushion 1907$93.01 Ends Tuesday 10 bids 34 watchers
Antique Kewpie Doodle Dog Pin Cushion! Rare! $86.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids 16 watchers
Antique Mother Of Pearl Disc Style Pin Cushion * C1870$60.99 Ends Monday 8 bids 44 watchers
A Large Shoe Shape Antique Silver Pin Cushion D.1909$54.81 Ends in 16 hours 7 bids 24 watchers
Vintage Victorian Sewing Humming Bird Clamp Pin Cushion$46.00 Ends in 23 hours 7 bids 20 watchers
Antique Sewing Bird Pincushion Bird & Nest On Branch !$45.00 Ends Monday 1 bid 16 watchers
Antique Emery Sewing Lot Pin Cushion Strawberries Nice$37.36 Ends Wednesday 8 bids 10 watchers
Antique 19thc Beaded Beadwork Sewing Needle Book Case$37.01 Ends Wednesday 5 bids 16 watchers
Antique Cast Iron Cat Bobble Head Nodder Pin Cushion$36.78 Ends in 21 hours 5 bids 28 watchers
Vtg 50s Fabric Lucienne Day Mahler Era Diy Cushion$35.71 Ends in 16 hours 7 bids 16 watchers
Teddy Bear~bluebird~cat~pin Cushion~pink Ribbon Roses$29.99 Ends Monday 1 bid 15 watchers
Vintage Sewing Pin Cushion & Spool Holder Unusual$29.05 Ends Sunday 7 bids 7 watchers
Antique,shaker,sewing,treen/treenware,pin Cushion/clamp$28.00 Ends in 23 hours 8 bids 39 watchers
Antique Ribbon Embroidery Pinwheel Pincushin C 1860$27.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 22 watchers
Antique Victorian Bird Sewing Hemming Clamp Pin Cushion$26.99 Ends in 21 hours 6 bids 27 watchers
Silver Antique Shoe Pin Cushion With Fantastic Buckle$26.57 Ends Wednesday 4 bids 16 watchers
Old Vintage Antique? Porcelain Half Doll Pin Cushion $26.57 Ends Sunday 7 bids 46 watchers
Edwardian Silver Pin Cushion Birmingham Hallmark C1909 $26.57 Ends Monday 8 bids 14 watchers
6 German Pin Cushion Half Dolls Porcelian Dolls$26.06 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 17 watchers
Vintage German Half Doll Pin Cushion Doll Flapper 2.25"$25.49 Ends in 13 hours 8 bids 8 watchers
Amazing Vintage Half Doll Pin Cushion Doll Flapper$25.06 Ends in 13 hours 10 bids 10 watchers
Vintage Deco Pincushion Womens' Heads$25.00 Ends Monday 2 bids 3 watchers
Sew Fun Mary E~pincushion~scotty~cherries~teacup~roses$24.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 5 watchers
Old Vintage German Half Doll 5 1/2" Blonde Hair Germany$24.95 Ends in 23 hours 1 bid 3 watchers
..a Rare Vintage Pottery Pin Cushion Half Doll..$24.90 Ends Monday 1 bid 18 watchers
China Half Doll ,pin Cushion ,grey Locks,closed Arms$21.51 Ends in 14 hours 2 bids 1 watcher
Three Porcelain Vintage Half Doll Pin Cushions$21.00 Ends in 21 hours 3 bids 4 watchers
Antique German Pin Cushion Half Doll 4.5 Inches$20.76 Ends in 17 hours 2 bids 19 watchers
Vintage Japanese Porcelain Half Doll Pin Cushion-japan $20.50 Ends in 23 hours 6 bids 4 watchers
Antique Floral Needlepoint Pin Cushion 1870s$19.99 Ends in 23 hours 1 bid 7 watchers
Three Vintage Made In Germany Pin Cushion Dolls$18.50 Ends in 22 hours 2 bids 4 watchers
Antique 19thc Forget Me Not Pin Cushion Sewing$17.44 Ends Thursday 2 bids 9 watchers
1909 Chester H'm Solid Silver Novelty Swan Pin Cushion$17.44 Ends Sunday 7 bids 39 watchers
Vintage Usa Made Metal Walking Bear Pin Cushion C1920s$16.95 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 1 watcher
Antique Victorian Scottish Mauchline Ware Pin Cushion$16.61 Ends Monday 1 bid 22 watchers
Pretty Art Deco 1920s Porcelain Pin Cushion ½ Doll$16.61 Ends Thursday 3 bids 12 watchers
Bisque Bathing Beauty Half Doll Related Cushion 1920's$16.59 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 13 watchers
Antique, Handmade Beaded Heart Shaped Pin Cushion$15.50 Ends Sunday 2 bids 12 watchers
Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pig Pin Cushion$14.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 17 watchers
Old 925 Sterling Silver Pheasant Pin Cushion$14.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 14 watchers
Vintage Penobscot Indian Sweetgrass Basket Pincushion$14.51 Ends in 23 hours 6 bids 6 watchers
Incredible Antique Folk Art Pin Cushion-embroidered$14.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 5 watchers
1920s Art Deco Cupie Flapper Face Button Pin Cushion$13.40 Ends Monday 3 bids 11 watchers
A Hallmarked Solid Sterling Silver Frog Pin Cushion.$13.29 Ends Wednesday 4 bids 20 watchers
Silver Pig Pin Cushion$12.89 Ends in 17 hours 5 bids 11 watchers
Vintage Art Deco Flapper Ceramic Pin Cushion Half Doll$12.46 Ends in 17 hours 2 bids 23 watchers
Vintage Miniature Tape Measure Pin Cushion Bras Tankard$12.44 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 11 watchers
Antique Petite Half Doll Pin Cushion$12.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 4 watchers
2 Vintage Antique Native American Beaded Pin Cushions $11.07 Ends Thursday 2 bids 11 watchers
Colonial Lady Schmidt Pin Cushion And Thimble Holder Nr$10.50 Ends in 18 hours 2 bids 6 watchers
Vintage Pincushion~metal~germany~border Terrier Dog$9.99 Ends Monday 1 bid 7 watchers
Antique Bisque Half Doll Pin Cushion Hand Painted$9.99 Ends in 14 hours 1 bid 1 watcher
Vintage Porcelain Lady With Hat Pincushion$9.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 1 watcher

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