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1979

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2015

2025

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Thimble

This is a thimble. We acquired it in 1979. Its medium is wood, turned. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Clinton Wilder. It is credited Gift of Clinton Wilder.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 9.4 x 4 cm (3 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Thimble; wood, turned; H x diam.: 9.4 x 4 cm (3 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.); Gift of Clinton Wilder; 1979-86-21-a/c

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