{"product_id":"wwi-army-service-corps-beaded-heart-cushion-sweetheart-pin-cushion","title":"WWI Army Service Corps Beaded Heart Cushion Sweetheart Pin Cushion","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eWWI Army Service Corps Beaded Heart Cushion Sweetheart Pin Cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eA striking and highly decorative antique sweetheart pin cushion in a classic heart form, richly embellished with glass beads and centred with an Army Service Corps badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eThis piece is a wonderful example of wartime folk art, likely made as a token of affection and remembrance. The front is intricately decorated with applied beadwork in soft turquoise, white and red tones, forming floral bursts and borders. Two printed silk panels read “Think of Me”, framing a central heart motif inscribed “A Loving Wish”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eAt the centre sits a printed Army Service Corps crest with the motto “Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense”, adding strong military association and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eThe cushion retains its original fabric backing and delicate beaded fringe edging. A beautifully tactile and visually engaging object, ideal for display within a sewing, textile or military collection, or as a poignant historic keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition is good for age with gentle overall wear. Some minor age-related discolouration to the fabric and slight loosening\/loss to occasional beads and threads, but the piece remains structurally sound and displays exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH: 21 cm x L: 19 cm x W: 6.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly 20th century, circa 1914–1918 (World War I period)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56675724493180,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/69f354f4cca7694c54c11f40.png?v=1777914652","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/wwi-army-service-corps-beaded-heart-cushion-sweetheart-pin-cushion","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}