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Green thimble

Side view of a thimble showing the tapered shape and moulded texture. Underside view of a thimble showing the inner surface. Top view of a thimble showing the moulded texture.
Side view of a thimble showing the tapered shape and moulded texture. Underside view of a thimble showing the inner surface. Top view of a thimble showing the moulded texture.

Classification

Description

A green sewing thimble, thought to have been made circa 1940s, from compression moulded phenol formaldehyde. The thimble is conical in shape with a slightly domed top and decorated with dimples on the top and vertical dashes on the side.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 006625SA

Date

1940 - 1949 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
PF
phenol formaldehyde
bakelite - generic term
Dimensions
Height
23mm
Diameter
21mm

Colour

green