Thimble

Object/Artifact

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Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Thimble

Description

Open-tip thimble used to protect finger when pushing a needle into cloth while sewing. 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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 13, 1984

Create Date

September 13, 1984

Update Date

April 14, 2004