Tool - Thimble

Historical information

Plastic thimbles were produced in late 19th and early 20th century, inexpensive, litghtweight alternatives to traditional materials such as metal and bone. Charles Iles was one producer of plastic thimbles
Plastic thimbles with dot type indentations were made pre-1939.

Significance

Plastic thimble of early 20th century

Physical description

Pale blue plastic thimble, hand painted with pink & white flowers

Inscriptions & markings

Pink & white flowers

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