Collection Highlights
Baby walker
Date:
1700-1750
Object Number:
INV.14959
Medium:
Cherry (by microanalysis)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Thimble/ insurance
Object Number:
2002.1.2999
Date:
1900-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises an insurance company. Embossed "Washington National Insurance Company" on a blue painted background. One of ten thimbles with insurance companies, 2002.1.2992 through 2002.1.3001. 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.
