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A thimble is a protective shield worn on the finger or thumb.
The earliest thimble was Roman and found at Pompeii. Made of bronze, it has been dated to the first century AD. A Roman thimble was also found at Verulamium, present day St Albans, in the UK and can be seen in the museum there. Thimbles are most usually made from metal, leather, rubber, wood, glass or china. Early thimbles were sometimes made from bone, horn or ivory.
Originally thimbles were used solely for pushing a needle through fabric or leather as it was being sewn. However they have since gained many other uses. In the 1800s they were used to measure spirits (hence the phrase "just a thimbleful"). Women of the night used them in the practice of thimble-knocking where they would tap on a window to announce their presence. Thimble-knocking also refers to the practice of Victorian schoolmistresses who would tap on the heads of unruly pupils with dames thimbles.
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Just counted and I have 159 thimbles :D....thanks Paul for adding to my growing collection!
kaykrazy (Kasia Podgorski) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:00:10 -0000
Just counted and I have 159 thimbles :D....thanks Paul for adding to my growing collection!
playing cello with thimbles avant garde or passe thank you mr crumb.
daveeggar (dave eggar) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:08:42 -0000
playing cello with thimbles avant garde or passe thank you mr crumb.
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thimblesgingham (Jenna munday) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:36:36 -0000
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@semiring I figure people collect spoons, ceramic thimbles and stamps - I can collect miniature superheroes :)
cdspower (Christopher Power) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:39:39 -0000
@semiring I figure people collect spoons, ceramic thimbles and stamps - I can collect miniature superheroes :)
I hate wearing thimbles, but this little finger gadget from Cooksongold jewellery supplies looks a good alterna.. http://bit.ly/6DviUh
Fotosketch (Photo Sketch) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:10:22 -0000
I hate wearing thimbles, but this little finger gadget from Cooksongold jewellery supplies looks a good alterna.. http://bit.ly/6DviUh
I hate wearing thimbles, but this little finger gadget from Cooksongold jewellery supplies looks a good alternative: http://bit.ly/4B2Da5
XstitchJustaMo (Just-a-moment) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:08:07 -0000
I hate wearing thimbles, but this little finger gadget from Cooksongold jewellery supplies looks a good alternative: http://bit.ly/4B2Da5
Birchcroft Fine Bone China - Over the years this company has produced more than 10,000 different thimble designs, many of which are collectible. The site includes the history of thimbles, types of thimbles, and a collectors club. Thimbles can be purchased.
Inside the Workbox - The website of a collector of sewing tools and thimbles who is downsizing her collection. There is a large variety of sewing tools, thimbles and books for sale.
Sew Many Thimbles - Over 2000 thimbles for sale, all the thimbles are photographed, and free postage and packing. The site is regularly updated.
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SewManyBits - Antique and collectable thimbles and sewing tools including reference books and past sewing auction catalogues.
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Silver Thimble Gifts - A wide selection of sterling silver thimbles made in England, Germany and the USA, also pewter pincushions, chatelaines and needle-cases. There are unique items that are exclusive to this company.
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Thimble Art Collection - A collection of hand painted, wooden thimbles designed and created by an Illinois artist. All thimbles from the collection have a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Custom orders are accepted.
Thimble Society - Based in Portobello, London, the site has antique and modern thimbles for sale as well as a link to membership of an international society.
Thimble World - A company based in Thailand which offers a large selection of collectible thimbles including horn, mother of pearl, hand made ceramic and sterling silver thimbles.
Thimbles and Bitz - Sells old and new thimbles in silver and Wedgwood Jasperware, various other thimbles, collectables, and silver jewellery.
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