Christmas Treasures

My husband found some really cute pincushions for my Christmas gift. They are postwar Made in Japan and are charming.We have no idea what this girl in the shoe is holding up by her ears.Here she is from the back. Still no idea what she's holding up that's so alarming her. I'd welcome your ideas and suggestions!Here's a Western theme one.And a cute dog--looks a lot like Betty Boop's dog to me.
This one just makes me chuckle, so here it is again.