First Ladies: Framed Shadow Box of First Lady Thimbles

Object/Artifact

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National First Ladies Library & Museum

Name/Title

First Ladies: Framed Shadow Box of First Lady Thimbles

Entry/Object ID

1998.02.01

Description

"Commemorative Thimbles of the First Ladies of the United States" by the Franklin Mint; plaque and 42 individual thimbles with portraits of each First Lady from Martha Washington to Rosalynn Carter inside a glass-encased shadow box. Made of fine bone china and decorated with 24 kt gold.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Framed Shadow Box

Dimensions

Height

14-1/4 in

Width

21-1/4 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Material

China, Gold

Condition

Overall Condition

Good