Collection Highlights
Dish: footed compote with cover
Date:
1825-1845
Object Number:
1936.693ab
Medium:
Glass
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Luce Center
Thimble/ sewing
Object Number:
2002.1.3036
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3/4 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises a sewing machine or sewing notion or product. Embossed "Steiner's Yarns-Linens", with a star on a green painted background. One of eight thimbles from sewing product manufacturers, 2002.1.3031 through 2002.1.3038. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
