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Saddler's palm' used by sailmakers instead of a thimble for sewing canvas. Thumb was put through the hole, needle pushed against metal.
This leather palm, also known as a 'saddler's palm', is of unknown origin. It was used very often by sailmakers instead of a thimble for sewing canvas with twine. The thumb was put through the hole, whilst the needle was pushed against the metal.

1 palm: leather