Accession Number

2008.005.045

Description

One unmarked porcelain thimble, with a top is slightly domed and covered in knurling. There are gold bands at the top and the bottom rim, between which is a hand painted yellow and blue butterfly on green leaves.

Narrative

Thimbles are designed to protect the fingers and give increased leverage 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

Unknown. The donor was a collector of needlework items and left this to Craigdarroch as part of a large bequest of sewing tools. 

Date

circa 1900

Dimensions

2.2 x 1.1 cm

Material

Ceramic, porcelain; Paint

Technique

Moulded; Painted; Fired