Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Thimble/ shoes
Object Number:
2002.1.3048
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3/4 x 5/8 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises shoes. Embossed "Red Goose Shoes", with two stars on a red painted background. One of two thimbles from shoe makers, 2002.1.3048 and 2002.1.3049. 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.
