Museum Collections
Luce Center
Thimble/ food
Object Number:
2002.1.3016
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises a food product or supplier. Embossed "Northfield Evaporated Milk" with a star. One of twelve thimbles from food products or manufacturers, 2002.1.3008 through 2002.1.3019. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.