Staffordshire porcelain thimble
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th century
This object is a small ceramic thimble originating from Staffordshire, dating to the 19th century. It features a traditional tapered cylindrical form with a rounded dome top, made of white porcelain or earthenware.
The upper portion and domed apex are textured with regular indented pitting or dimples designed for gripping needles. The lower band of the body is decorated with delicate painted floral motifs, depicting various blossoms and foliage in shades of orange, yellow, pink, blue, and green on a white ground. According to the museum documentation, the thimble is associated with Staffordshire production and is dated between 1800 and 1899.
Evidence at a glance
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Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Victoria and Albert Museum collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Museum object name
- Thimble
- Museum object number
- C.99-1977
Catalogue references
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