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  • Object number
    97/75
  • Description
    An example of a tailor's thimble, which is different to that of a dressmaker. It has an open top, pitted sides and is silver in colour.
    This is an example of a tailor's thimble, which is different to that of a dressmaker. It has an open top, pitted sides and is silver in colour.
  • Physical description
    1 tailor's thimble: metal; good condition
  • Archival history
    MERL Miscellaneous note- Georgia Charitou- 4 November 2014- The object belongs to the Kellman Collection. The items of the collection were used by the donor's father, Alexander Kellman, who was a tailor in Queens Road, Reading, Berkshire.
  • Object name
    Thimble
  • Material
    Metal
  • Associated subject
    CRAFTS : textile-working
    Sewing
  • Associated person/institution
    Kellman, Cyril (Agent)
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