Two Birds on a Basket, Beautiful Antique Iroquois Beadwork Star early whimsy would not surprise me)

would not surprise me)

but performing his duties with grace nonetheless

I've come to realize that my favorite stereoviews (and tintypes

which is part of what I think makes it feel so special

chocolate vs

Two Birds on a Basket, Beautiful Antique Iroquois Beadwork Star early whimsy would not surprise me)It seems most likely to me that this was made as a mat or wall hanging rather than a pin cushion it is more than 9 1 2 inches across, and the reverse side is finished with fabric but I'm not completely sure. Whatever the case, I'm never one to resist a wonderful bird, even more so two, here perched facing each other on the arching handle of a colorful basket. (the center of which also looks a little like a heart.) I do believe I could spend the rest