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Thimble

Object NameThimble

MediumWood for the case; thimble is metal.

Dimensions2 1/2 × 1 3/8 in. (6.4 × 3.5 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Metal

Credit LineGift of Roberta S. Boeke. In the Farm House Museum Collection, Farm House Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number87.13.2abc

Status

Not on view

Collections

Decorative Arts

Locations

(not entered) Iowa State University, Farm House Museum

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