Historical information
Steel lined silver thimbles were a great improvement in an era when thimbles were essential tools for the needleworker.
Significance
Silver is soft and silver thimbles hole easily, Charles Horner's steel lined silver thimble was a significant improvement for needleworkers
Physical description
Steel lined silver thimble.
Inscriptions & markings
Thimble plain rim marked CH 7 DORCAS. Upper domed body with Louise design.
References
- A HIstory of Thimbles. Edwin F, Holmes ISBN/ISSN: 0-8453-4761-6 Published by Cornwall Books. USA. 1983
