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| Definition:
Thimble, small, bell-shaped
implement designed to protect the top of the finger when sewing. Among
the earliest known thimbles, dating from before AD 79, were those made
of bronze and found at Pompeii and Herculanium. Thimbles can be made from
almost any material, but modern ones are almost exclusively produced in
plastic or soft metals. |
| For many years, thimbles
have been considered a "collectible" item. They can even be a "cross-collectible"
when the theme or composition of the thimble is considered. For example,
a thimble in the shape of a rabbit, crafted out of brass might well appeal
to collectors of rabbits, brass, and miniatures as well as thimble collectors.
There are clubs and newsletters for thimble collectors, and whole catalogs
just full of collectible thimbles. Thimbles range in price from .89 for
a utilitarian sewing thimble at a discount store, upwards. Thimble collecting
is a relatively easy form of collecting to begin as souvenir thimbles abound,
and quite often very nice examples can be purchased for less than $5.00.
As a bonus, they are lightweight, easy to pack, and take up little room!
That makes them the ideal souvenir for travelers! |
| Housing your collection
can be quite a challenge as it grows. Custom thimble cases are available
from several vendors, and many collectors house their thimbles in old printers
drawers, as they often offer a variety of different sized slots. Keeping
them behind a glass or plastic cover cuts down significantly on my dusting! |
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