Brophy’s Nu-Thimble

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Brophy’s Nu-Thimble

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.93

Description

Brophy's pink plastic "Nu-Thimble" in original packaging. Patented design features an adjustable band to fit any finger and the back removed to accommodate long fingernails.

Collection

Marianne Kerr Thimble Collection

Category

Tools

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Brophy's

Date made

circa 1960

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

thimbles

Dimensions

Height

1.6 cm

Diameter

2.3 cm

Material

Plastic, Cardboard

Color

Pink, Red, White, Black, Gray