Historical information
Charles Horner's patent combining strength of steel with silver was to create a thimble which offered durability of steel with silver which stayed cleaner for the needleworker than brass or iron thimbles.
Significance
Notable improvement in the quality of thimbles which were essential tools for the needleworker.
Physical description
Steel and silver thimble and box
Inscriptions & markings
Box: The Improved Dorcas. Thimble: CH 7 Dorcas on plain lower border, domed upper thimble decorated with Louise design
Subjects
References
- A History of Thimbles. Edwin F Holmes ISBN/ISSN: 0-8453-4761-6 Published by Cornwall Books. USA 1983
