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EARLY FORT BOWIE, ARIZONA TERRITORY PATRIOTIC PIN CUSHION:  A little treasure that surfaced from an old estate, this pin cushion is fashioned from pieces of flag bunting in the form of our National Flag and bears the inked inscription, “FORT BOWIE, A.T.”.   

In the form of a pillow, the red and white striped material is used for the body which is stuffed to create the cushion. A small scrap of blue material with white stars used to complete the representation of the American flag.  The stitching is somewhat crude and hand done, and a piece of natural sisal twine is attached to the top corners in order to hang the cushion in a handy spot around the soldier’s quarters.  There are several old pins present in the cushion, all showing signs of age.  The pillow measures 3” long and 2” wide.  The inscription was done in black ink which has faded to brown – further testament to the age of this piece.  Somewhat soiled from age and handling, the material is fully intact with no tears or other damage and the material is solid with no sign of deterioration.  

Whether made by a soldier to commemorate his assignment on the extreme edge of the frontier, or by a spouse as she waited for her soldier to return from a patrol, this is a special keepsake from a very famous and historic fort.  SOLD

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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