Thimble

Object/Artifact

Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Thimble

Description

Thimble used to push a needle and protect finger while sewing. Silver with a blue band around the base. Marks: " STANDARD NUT MARGARINE" References: Isaac M. Sheaffer born at Rotheville, Penn. 11/1/1849 and died in London, Ind 2/16/1930. Rose A. (Gould) Sheaffer was born at Pleasentview, Ind. 11/4/1858 and died 1/22/1949 in London, Ind. Remarks: Found in sewing machine No. 84.53.7

Collection

Norman B. Sheaffer

Acquisition

Accession

1984.053

Source or Donor

Norman B. Sheaffer

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Notes

Made: Standard Nut Margarine

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 13, 1984

Create Date

September 13, 1984

Update Date

April 14, 2004