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
