Accession Number

2008.005.011.008

Alternate Name

kit, needlework

Description

A silver thimble with rolled rim. Above the rim is a wide band and then 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 gave this to Craigdarroch as part of a large bequest of sewing tools. 

Date

circa 1880

Dimensions

2 x 1 cm

Material

Metal, silver