Thimbles

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Bronze thimble

Bronze thimble is held by Stephen the Great Vaslui County Museum. Museum description: Thimble made by casting, of bronze, in a poor state of preservation at the time of discovery. Truncated cone in shape, it features on the exterior an indented decoration produced using the repoussé technique (hammering). The museum record gives measurements mass: 2.36 g; diameter across width: 19 mm. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Etui

Etui in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number C.483:1 to 4-1914). The museum's brief description reads: Etui of painted enamel on copper and mounted in brass. Second half of 18th century. Museum description: Etui painted with flowers in colours and blue scrollwork on a pink ground. It is fitted with a pair of scissors, a brass holder, and two ivory memorandum tablets. The museum records it as Enamel on copper, brass, ivory, measuring Height 9.5 cm; Width 4.1 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Etui and cover, Chelsea, ca. 1755

ca. 1755

Etui and cover in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number C.207:1, 2-1940), made in Chelsea, dated ca. 1755. The museum's brief description reads: Etui and cover of porcelain painted with enamels, gilded and mounted in gold, Chelsea Porcelain factory, Chelsea, ca. 1755.. Museum description: Etui and cover of porcelain painted with enamels, gilded and mounted in gold. In the form of storks and rushes. The museum records it as Porcelain painted with enamels, gilded and mounted in gold, measuring Length 14.6 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Etui and cover, London, ca. 1759-1769

ca. 1759-1769

Etui and cover in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number 414:267/&A-1885), made in London, dated ca. 1759-1769. The museum's brief description reads: Etui or bodkin case and cover of porcelain painted with enamels, in the form of a garlanded heart on a column, and with a gold mount, made by Chelsea Porcelain factory, London, ca. 1759-1769. Museum description: Etui or bodkin case and cover of porcelain painted with enamels, in the form of a garlanded heart on a column, and with a gold mount. The museum records it as Porcelain painted with enamels and with a gold mount, measuring Height 13.3 cm; Diameter 2.7 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Etui and lid, England, 18th century

18th century

Etui and lid in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number 414:1666-1885), made in England, dated 18th century. The museum's brief description reads: Etui, enamel on copper, painted with a portrait of a woman in polychrome enamels, and gilded, on a chased gilt metal mount, fitted with ivory memorandum-tablets, England, 18th century. Museum description: Etui, enamel on copper, painted in polychrome enamels, and gilded. On one side is a portrait of a woman. The portrait, half-length, occupies a panel on one side; the woman wears a blue cap and pink fur-trimmed dress. A panel on the reverse side and three panels on the lid are painted with bouquets in colours. The panels are each enclosed by a rococo scrolled framework of light blue, light green, pink and mauve edged with raised gilding, the ground in the intervals between them being white, with raised white trellis-diaper. With a chased gilt metal mount and swing handle on the lid. Fitted with a ivory memorandum-tablet. The museum records it as Enamel on copper, painted in enamel colours, and gilded, with a chased gilt metal mount, measuring Height 9.5 cm; Width 4.1 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Etui or bodkin case and cover, London, ca. 1770

ca. 1770

Etui or bodkin case and cover in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number 414:264/&A-1885), made in London, dated ca. 1770. The museum's brief description reads: Etui or bodkin case and cover of porcelain, painted with enamels and partly gilded over a mazarine-blue ground, made by Chelsea Porcelain factory, London, ca. 1770. Museum description: Etui and cover of porcelain painted with enamels and partly gilded over a mazarine-blue ground, cylindrical in form, and decorated with ornament in six spiral bands, consisting alternately of gilt diaper-pattern on a white ground and gilt flowers on a blue ground. The museum records it as Porcelain painted with enamels and partly gilded, measuring Height 10.8 cm; Diameter 1.9 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Etui, England, 1775-1800

1775-1800

Etui in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number 707&A to D-1902), made in England, dated 1775-1800. The museum's brief description reads: Etui of painted enamel on copper, with gilt copper mount, containing two cut glass scent-bottles, an ivory memorandum tablet, and a small brush with tortoiseshell handle. English, third quarter of 18th century.. Museum description: Etui of painted enamel on copper, with gilt copper mount, containing two cut glass scent-bottles, an ivory memorandum tablet, and a small brush with tortoiseshell handle. Upright, octagonal, tapering slightly downwards. Painted in colours with the following subjects; on the lid a lady seated at needlework, two landscaped with figures and sprigs of flowers, on the body a lady drawing from a copy, a lady and gentleman singing, and sprigs of flowers. The subjects are in panels surrounded by raised gilt rococo scrollwork and reserved on a dark blue ground with a white patter in it. The bottles are of upright shape, square in section, one plain, the other diagonally fluted; the tablet consists of two leaves pivoted together. The museum records it as Enamel on copper, gilt copper mount, cut glass, ivory, tortoiseshell., measuring Height 7.3 cm; Length 4.4 cm; Width 3.8 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Metal thimble

Metal thimble is held by National Museum of Transylvanian History. Museum description: The thimble is in the shape of a truncated cone. On the surface of the metal it features small concentric incisions, and at the bottom it has a smooth band. The museum record gives material recorded as metal, cutting, hammering, bending, incising; incised metal; measurements 2.5; 1.5. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Needle case, England, 1850-1899

1850-1899

Needle case in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number T.48-1978), made in England, dated 1850-1899. The museum's brief description reads: Needle case of mother of pearl, England, 1850-1899. Museum description: Mother of pearl needle case in the form of a parasol with a brass ferrule and enamelled handle in the form of a flower. It is decorated with flowers and spots in oil paint. The case unscrews to reveal a narrow cylindrical compartment containing five needles, one of which is broken. The museum records it as Mother of pearl, brass, enamel, oil paint, needles, measuring Length 4 in; Diameter 0.5 in; Length 10.2 cm; Diameter 1.3 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Needle case, England, 1868

1868

Needle case in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number T.267-1979), made in England, dated 1868. The museum's brief description reads: Metal needle case, England, 1868.. Museum description: Rectangular needle case of gilt metal fitted with four flat containers for needles. Each container is pushed up for use by moving a sliding knob from side to side at the base of the case. There is a raised shield with a fleur-de-lis on either side of the case, which is decorated with incised scroll work decoration an a series of inscriptions. The museum records it as Gilt metal, measuring Length 2.75 in; Width 1.25 in; Depth 0.5 in; Length 7 cm; Width 3.1 cm; Depth 1.3 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Saddler's thimble

Saddler's thimble is held by Museum of Albarracín (Spain). Description supplied by the holding institution: Cylinder of bronze or brass with a conical top and a surface divided into several horizontal registers, the widest of them filled with the customary chased dots, and another, beneath it, with fine incisions without an identifiable motif. The collection record gives material recorded as Metal; measurements Altura = 4,10 cm; Diámetro = 2,20 cm [Height = 4.10 cm; Diameter = 2.20 cm]. Published through Europeana; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Sewing case, England, 1670s

1670s

Sewing case in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number T.287-1984), made in England, dated 1670s. The museum's brief description reads: Silk sewing case, England, 1670s. Museum description: Sewing case made out of pale peach and white fabric, possibly a woven silk lining material. Edged with gold coloured silk braid and lined with pale pink silk. Enclosed in the pocket is a piece of folded brown paper attached to which is an unfinished piece of English needlelace (T.287A-1984). The museum records it as Silk edged with silk braid and lined with silk, measuring Length 4.5 in; Width 2.4 in; Length 11 cm; Width 6 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Sewing case, England, 1700-1750

1700-1750

Sewing case in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number T.282-1984), made in England, dated 1700-1750. The museum's brief description reads: Sewing case of silk embroidered canvas, England, 1700-1750. Museum description: Sewing case of silk embroidered canvas, in three parts. The case opens to reveal two embroidered canvas pockets lined with pink silk. The case is bound with pink silk. The inside pickets show two panels of embroidery. One shows a design in Florentine stitches of diamond motifs in pinks, blues, golds, browns and black. The other, which is worked in eyelet stitch, has a repeating design of strawberries in pinks and green on a white ground. The outside case is worked in cross-stitch and shows a repeating design of overlapping fan-shaped motifs in pinks, greens, blues, purples, browns and yellows, all outlined in black. Under the front flap of the sewing case is sewn ‘Mary Fox’ and ‘Falmouth’ in orange silk on white silk. The museum records it as Silk embroidered canvas lined with silk, measuring Width 5 in; Length 5.875 in; Width 13 cm; Length 15 cm; Length 12.5 in; Length 32 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Silver thimble, as a flat ring with a wide nail-protecting upper section

c. 1817 - c. 1820

Silver thimble, as a flat ring with a wide nail-protecting upper section and a narrow lower section; to allow the first phalanx of the finger to move freely during sewing. Marks: little swan, for Groningen, and W. S., W. Schutter. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-1973-706; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique forging; measurements length 3.7 cm x diameter 1.7 cm. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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Thimble

Thimble is held by István Dobó Castle Museum. Museum description: Pressed from sheet brass, cylindrical in shape, with a convex top. The body and dome are decorated all around with indented dots, and the lower rim with a double line. The thimble was the most important hand-sewing tool alongside the needle. The piece presented here was found during the 2013 excavation of the Zárkándy bastion of the Eger Castle. The museum record gives material recorded as brass; measurements height: 1.5 cm, diameter: 1.7 cm. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble

Thimble is held by Alhambra Museum (Spain). Description supplied by the holding institution: Thimble from the modern period of bronze with figurative and geometric decoration chased and punched. Shows a somewhat flattened conical shape. Its surface is decorated with three fine concentric grooves at the base and four in the transition zone from the body to the top. The central area of the body is decorated with a heart pierced by an arrow, traced with dotted lines, and the remainder of the area with series of dotting. The surface of the top is ornamented with dotted small leaves. The collection record gives material recorded as Bronce [Bronze]; measurements Altura = 2 cm; Anchura = 1,70 cm [Height = 2 cm; Width = 1.70 cm]. Published through Europeana; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble — Alhambra Museum

Thimble is held by Alhambra Museum (Spain). Description supplied by the holding institution: Modern era bronze thimble with chiseled and punched geometric decoration. It has a truncated conical shape. The lower surface is decorated with a concentric band framed by two borders with a row of small squares. The upper part features series of dots arranged in ten concentric rows of dots. The collection record gives material recorded as Bronze; measurements Height = 2.20 cm; Width = 1.90 cm. Published through Europeana; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble — M.J. Franklin Collection of British Biscuit Tins (Advertising Ephemera), England, 1914

1914

Thimble in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number M.879-1983), made in England, dated 1914. The museum's brief description reads: Thimble, (biscuit manufacturer's advertising ephemera), base metal, England, made for William Crawford & Sons, 1914.. Museum description: Thimble, base metal , slightly domed, dimpled surface with raised lettering around the base. The museum records it as Base metal, measuring Height 2.0 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble — The Spinner, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Barlaston, 20th century

20th century

Thimble — The Spinner, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Barlaston, 20th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 20th century. The museum's brief description reads: Thimble 'The Spinner', jasperware with applied reliefs, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Stoke on Trent, 20th century. Museum description: Sage green thimble with white applied relief. White relief shows a female woman standing. 32 impressed dots on top. The museum record gives material recorded as jasperware; measurements Height 25 mm; Width 13 mm; Diameter 22 mm; place associated: Barlaston. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble and sewing ring

Thimble and sewing ring is held by Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology. Museum description: 21 thimbles and sewing rings made of brass, pewter, and steel, stamped or cast and turned (39 missing). S-1-4. Mounted on a sample card. Dimensions: 225 x 185 x 20 mm. Label: "A-G-mm-7 (G-i-27). "Profkarta af fingerborgar och syringar, 47 slag." [Sample card of thimbles and sewing rings, 47 types]. The museum record gives material recorded as Metal, copper alloy (copper, brass, bronze); Metal, stainless steel; measurements Width 185.0 mm; Weight 0.3 kg. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble from the wreck of the East Indiaman Hollandia

c. 1700 - in or before 1743-07-13

Tools and instruments, sewing and sailmaking, thimble; fragm: circular rim with fragm of body, tapering, top missing, pitted surface. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-1980-27-H-234; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); measurements height 1.4 cm x diameter 2.1 cm. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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Thimble in case

Thimble in case is held by The Gotland Museum. Museum description: (Date of event) , 1890s (1897), see new description; Thimble made of silver. Plain exterior with simple incised decoration. Stamped with "kattfot" [three crowns hallmark], maker's mark C K (or R) W, indistinct town mark (?) and year mark T6 @ 1897. Housed in a specially designed case. Square, made of red cardboard, with a gold-colored flower on the lid. Lined inside with red velvet and white silk. Closes with a metal hasp and catch. Made of silver, in a red leather box. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, Birmingham, 1893

1893

Thimble, Birmingham, 1893 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1893. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, "Good Luck", English, 1893. Museum description: Silver thimble inscribed 'Good Luck' The museum record gives material recorded as silver; place associated: Birmingham; maker recorded: unknown. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, Chester, 1898

1898

Thimble, Chester, 1898 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1898. The museum's brief description reads: silver, English (Chester), 1898. Museum description: Silver thimble. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; place associated: Chester; maker recorded: unknown. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, China, 1801-1900

1801-1900

Thimble, China, 1801-1900 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1801-1900. The museum's brief description reads: Ivory, Chinese, 1801-1900. Museum description: Ivory thimble The museum record gives material recorded as ivory; place associated: China; maker recorded: unknown. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 1800-1825

1800-1825

Thimble, England, 1800-1825 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1800-1825. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, filigree decoration, English, 1800-1825. Museum description: Silver thimble with filigree decoration. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; place associated: England; maker recorded: unknown. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 1800-1825

1800-1825

Thimble, England, 1800-1825 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1800-1825. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, filigree decoration, to contain a scent bottle; England, 1800-1825. Museum description: Silver thimble made to contain a small bottle of scent, with screw-on base to seal it. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; place associated: England; maker recorded: unknown. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 1801-1900

1801-1900

Thimble, England, 1801-1900 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1801-1900. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, fleur de lys border; England, 1801-1900. Museum description: Silver thimble with fleur-de-lys border. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; place associated: England; maker recorded: unknown. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 1801-1900

1801-1900

Thimble, England, 1801-1900 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1801-1900. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, Lotus flower ornament; England, 1801-1900. Museum description: Silver thimble with lotus flower ornament. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; place associated: England; maker recorded: unknown. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 1854

1854

Thimble, England, 1854 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1854. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, souvenir of the opening of the Crystal Palace; England, 1854. Museum description: Silver thimble. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; place associated: England; maker recorded: unknown. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 1892-1893

1892-1893

Thimble, England, 1892-1893 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1892-1893. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, with Birmingham hall-mark of 1892-93; England; 1892-93.. Museum description: Silver, with Birmingham hall-mark from 1892-93. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 1897-1898

1897-1898

Thimble, England, 1897-1898 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1897-1898. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, with Birmingham hall-mark of 1897-98; England; 1897-98.. Museum description: Silver, with Birmingham hall-mark for 1897-1898. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 18th century

18th century

Thimble, England, 18th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 18th century. The museum's brief description reads: Silver filigree; England; 1700s.. Museum description: Silver filigree The museum record gives material recorded as silver; measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 18th century

18th century

Thimble, England, 18th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 18th century. The museum's brief description reads: Brass thimble; England or Netherlands; 1700s.. Museum description: Brass. The museum record gives material recorded as brass (alloy); measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: England, Netherlands. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 18th century (414:1736-1885)

18th century

Thimble in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number 414:1736-1885), made in England, dated 18th century. The museum's brief description reads: Thimble, enamel on copper, painted in polychrome enamels, with a gilt metal rim, England, 18th century. Museum description: Thimble, enamel on copper, painted in polychrome enamels. Painted with sprays of flowers in colours and crimson scrolls. With a gilt metal rim. The museum records it as Enamel on copper, painted in enamel colours, with a gilt metal rim, measuring Height 1.6 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 1903-1904

1903-1904

Thimble, England, 1903-1904 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1903-1904. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, with Birmingham hall-mark; England; 1903-04.. Museum description: Silver with Birmingham hall-mark for 1903-04. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, 19th century

19th century

Thimble, England, 19th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 19th century. The museum's brief description reads: Metal; England; 1800s.. Museum description: Metal The museum record gives material recorded as metal; measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, ca. 1800

ca. 1800

Thimble, England, ca. 1800 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated ca. 1800. The museum's brief description reads: Brass with missing steel top; England; ca. 1800.. Museum description: Brass, with steel top missing. The museum record gives material recorded as brass (alloy); measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, ca. 1840

ca. 1840

Thimble, England, ca. 1840 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated ca. 1840. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, English, c.1840. Museum description: Silver thimble. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; place associated: England; maker recorded: unknown. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, ca. 1840

ca. 1840

Thimble, England, ca. 1840 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated ca. 1840. The museum's brief description reads: Silver with applied work and engraving; England; ca. 1840.. Museum description: Silver with applied work and bright-cut engraving. The museum record gives material recorded as Silver; measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, ca. 1875

ca. 1875

Thimble, England, ca. 1875 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated ca. 1875. The museum's brief description reads: Metal thimble and vegetable ivory thimble case, England, ca. 1875.. Museum description: Metal thimble and thimble case of turned vegetable ivory. The thimble case is in the shape of an acorn, divided into two sections. Its upper section unscrews and its lower half is fitted with a metal-capped peg, onto which fit the thimble and bobbin. The thimble has a simple floral motif stamped along the lower band of plain metal. The museum record gives place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, England, Unknown

Unknown

Thimble, England, Unknown is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated Unknown. The museum's brief description reads: Silver with steel top and 'Forget me not' motto; England; 1800-60.. Museum description: Silver, with steel top. Inscribed with 'Forget me Not' motto. The museum record gives material recorded as silver, steel; measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, Europe, 16th century

16th century

Thimble, Europe, 16th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 16th century. The museum's brief description reads: Brass, with maker's mark of crown in shield; Continental Europe; 1500s.. Museum description: Brass, with maker's mark of crown in shield struck twice. The museum record gives material recorded as brass (alloy); measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: Europe. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, Europe, 16th century

16th century

Thimble, Europe, 16th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 16th century. The museum's brief description reads: Metal, with hand-punched indentations; Continental Europe (?), 1500s?. Museum description: Metal, with hand-punched indentations. The museum record gives material recorded as metal; measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: Europe. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, Germany, 1875-1899

1875-1899

Thimble, Germany, 1875-1899 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1875-1899. The museum's brief description reads: Brass thimble; German; 1875-99.. Museum description: Brass The museum record gives material recorded as brass (alloy); measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: Germany. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, Germany, 18th century

18th century

Thimble, Germany, 18th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 18th century. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, engine-turned; Germany; 1700s.. Museum description: Silver, engine-turned. The thimble is the top of an etui with the remainder missing. There is a screw inside for fixing the thimble to the rest of the needle-case. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: Germany. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, Germany, 19th century

19th century

Thimble, Germany, 19th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 19th century. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, with carnelian set at tip; Germany?; 1800s.. Museum description: Silver, with carnelian set in top. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; measurements Height 1.25 in; place associated: Germany. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Thimble, Iles, Charles, England, ca. 1887

ca. 1887

Thimble, Iles, Charles, England, ca. 1887 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated ca. 1887. The museum's brief description reads: Brass, with Queen Victoria Jubilee motto; England; ca. 1887.. Museum description: Brass, with inscribed motto for Queen Victoria Jubilee. The museum record gives material recorded as brass (alloy); measurements Height 24 mm; place associated: England; maker recorded: Iles, Charles. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.