Thimble case

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Thimble case

Entry/Object ID

2023.7.297

Description

Oblong thimble case holding three topless metal thimbles. Top is of wood painted with floral design, case is cardboard and leather.

Collection

Linda Ford-Wallace Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2023.7

Source or Donor

Linda Ford-Wallace Estate

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Top

Transcription

"T.M."

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

thimbles, thimble cases

Parts

Count

5

Parts

1 case top, 1 case bottom, 3 thimbles

Material

Wood, Leather, Cardboard, Metal, Paint

Color

Brown, Green, Yellow