Acorn Thimble, Needle, and Thread Holder (Etui or Sewing Case)
1849-1889
Physical Qualities
Vegetable ivory, wood, brass, Assembled thimble case: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm) Thimble lid: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm) Thimble base: 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (4.4 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm) Thimble: 3/4 x 5/8 x 5/8 in. (1.9 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm) Spool: 1 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 in. (3.8 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Gloria B. and Herbert M. Katzenberg, Baltimore
Object Number
2013.112
A thimble case made in the shape of an acorn with the top of the acorn forming a removable lid. The case contains a metal thimble and wooden spool.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2013; Gloria Katzenberg, Baltimore, by purchase, 1971; London
