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Thimble and Holder

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-35620

Description

Wooden thimble with a carved case in the shape of an acorn.

Details

Descriptive Terms

thimbles
bone (material)
Container, Needlework
Holder, Needlework
Holder, Thimble
Holder, Thimble

Pattern

Bone

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1933.357

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