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1926

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Thimble Thimble

This is a thimble. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 2.5 × 1.6 cm (1 in. × 5/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Unmarked

Cite this object as

Thimble Thimble; silver; H x diam.: 2.5 × 1.6 cm (1 in. × 5/8 in.); 1926-39-1

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