Accession Number

2008.005.055

Description

A 14 kt gold thimble with a scrolling flowered band design above the rim. Above that is a narrow plain band with the marks "11"(size) and the initials "MEP". There is knurling above and over the top. The Simons Bros. mark is located inside the top.

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

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

Dimensions

2 x 1.6 cm

Material

Metal, gold

Country of Origin

United States of America