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  • Object number
    76/232
  • Description
    Thimble used by the donor's nanny in the early 20th C. when making or mending clothes. It is stamped 'CH 9 DORCAS'.
    This is a thimble used by the donor's nanny in the early 20th century when making or mending clothes. The thimble is decorated over all with a plain rim, it is stamped 'CH 9 DORCAS'.
  • Physical description
    1 thimble: metal (possibly silver)
  • Archival history
    MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Thimble // metal (doubtfully silver) // stamped on base CH 9 DORCAS // Patterned overall, plain rim around base// User- Nanny Alison Early 20th century // Mrs Murray Cleeve, Oxon.’
  • Object name
    Thimble
  • Material
    Metal
  • Associated subject
    CRAFTS : textile-working
    Sewing
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