Historical information
Development of steel lined thimbles was a major improvement in the improvement of a basic domestic tool
Significance
Manufacture of a robust silver (and steel) thimble was one of the most significant improvements in sewing tools of 19th century
Physical description
Grey box, Burgundy guarantee label on base.
Inscriptions & markings
THE IMPROVED DORCAS (top).
"MADE IN ENGLAND, Improved Dorcas Thimble.Sterling Silver- Steel lined will be exchanged FREE OF CHARGE if rendered useless from ANY cause. None Genuine unless stamped DORCAS together with INITIALsC.H. & SIZE Number on rim as shewn. CH.10 DORCAS" (base)
