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Silver thimble, in the form of a flat ring with a broad nail-protecting upper part
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Silver thimble, in the form of a flat ring with a broad nail-protecting upper part

anonymous · c. 1817 - c. 1820 · forging; silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Thimble of silver, shaped like a flat ring with a wide nail-protecting upper part and a narrow lower part; to allow free movement of the first finger joint while sewing. Marks: Zwaantje, for Groningen and W. S., W. Schutter.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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handwerkgereithimble
Credit lineVingerhoed van zilver, als een platte ring met breed nagelbeschermend bovengedeelte. c. 1817 - c. 1820. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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