Small Victorian Sewing Bird Clamp with Original Velvet Pin Cushion

This unusual small Victorian sewing bird measures just 2.75" from tail to beak, making it more petite than the standard 3.5" examples most often found. It retains the original velvet pin cushion, which shows expected wear consistent with age and use. The cup that holds the pin cushion has some dents around the edge. The spring mechanism that opens the beak works properly, and the screw clamp securely attaches to a work surface as intended.  This Victorian-era sewing bird is a clamp designed to assist with hand-sewing by holding fabric in place. Sewing birds became popular in the 1850s as a helpful "third hand" for seamstresses, often given to young women as part of their dowries. 

**I have included photos of this little bird next to a regular "grown up" bird for comparison only, the "grown up" bird has been listed separately in the Shop**