Thimble

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Thimble

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.230

Description

Commemorative thimble from the 1928 Olympiade in Amsterdam. Porcelain, blue willow-like band around the thimble with pictures of windmills, water, boats, and houses.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1928

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Faintly scratched on the inside is: "XIII" Top of thimble has a star-like pattern in a circle.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

3/4 in

Diameter

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3/4 x 3/4 in. (1.9 x 1.9 cm)

Material

brass, Porcelain

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Maple Bedroom