Group of Thimbles
12th century-13th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
From register: "Three are of conical form, and the largest and most perfect has an Arabic inscription on the tip. The others are more rounded in shape." Register does not specify which thimble has which form.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 6 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | cast bronze |
| Brief description | Metal; Hispano-Moresque; 12th or 13th century. |
| Physical description | From register: "Three are of conical form, and the largest and most perfect has an Arabic inscription on the tip. The others are more rounded in shape." Register does not specify which thimble has which form. |
| Credit line | Gift of Dr W. L. Hildburgh. |
| Object history | "Hispano-Arab" thimbles from Andalusia. Registered File number 1929/10841. Register states "12th or 13th century" but pasted-in list has "900-1299." |
| Bibliographic reference | Embroideress no. 59 (1936), p. 1415 [?] |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.164-1929 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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