Acorn Thimble, Needle, and Thread Holder (Etui or Sewing Case)

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Acorn Thimble, Needle, and Thread Holder (Etui or Sewing Case)
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Acorn Thimble, Needle, and Thread Holder (Etui or Sewing Case)

Date1850-1890
OriginProbably England, Europe
Previous originUnited States or Europe
MediumVegetable ivory, wood, brass
DimensionsAssembled thimble case: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm) Thimble lid: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm) Thimble base: 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (4.4 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm) Thimble: 3/4 x 5/8 x 5/8 in. (1.9 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm) Spool: 1 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 in. (3.8 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm)
Collection AreaTEXTILES
Credit LineGift of Gloria B. and Herbert M. Katzenberg, Baltimore
Object number2013.112
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Last Updated6/27/24