Thimble Case, Octagonal, Velvet lined

Object/Artifact

-

ERS Needlework Collection

Name/Title

Thimble Case, Octagonal, Velvet lined

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.2

Tags

Thimble, Tortoise shell, Sewing tools, Needlework tools, Thimble case

Description

George III period silvler thimble and tortoiseshell thimble case, octagonal shaped and velvet lined

Use

To store a sewing thimble

Collection

ERS Needlework Tools and Boxes

Category

Needlework tools

Made/Created

Time Period

George III

Place

* Untyped Place

England

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Holder, Thimble

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Holder, Needlework

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Thimble

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Needlework

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Getty AAT

Concept

thimble holders, thimbles

Dimensions

Height

1-1/4 in

Width

1 in

Parts

Count

2

Parts

Thimble Case

Material

Tortoiseshell, Velvet, Silver

Condition

Overall Condition

Good