Accession Number

2008.005.006b

Description

A brass thimble with a wide rounded band at the rim and two plain narrow bands above. Knurling around and over the top.

Narrative

Thimbles are designed to protect the fingers while pushing a needle through fabric. In the Victorian period, thimbles were often highly decorative and used as collectible as well as practical items. 

History of Use

The donor was a collector of needlework items and bequeathed this to Craigdarroch as part of a large gift of sewing tools. 

Date

circa 1890

Dimensions

2 cm
1.5 cm

Material

Metal, brass