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Tool (for needlework) (Thimble)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Portugal; Europe
Materials
- Silverplate
- Paint
Museum Object Number
2012.0024.171.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Davison B. Hawthorne
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Object Number
2012.0024.171.002
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Thimble)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Portugal; Europe
Origin Notes
The Star of David symbol indicates that this was manufactured in Portugal. This was one in a large set of similar thimbles with the star on the top and a colorful enamel detail on the side.
Materials
- Silverplate
- Paint
Dimensions (inches)
0.9 (H) x 0.6 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.2 (H) x 1.6 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Other: Killian, Jackie. Kay Hawthorne Collection of Needlework Tools.