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Made since Roman times, the thimble is a necessary part of hand-sewing. Made in Europe from gold, silver, and bronze, the majority of antique thimbles found today date from the 19th century and were machine-made. Older thimbles were made of leather, bronze, and iron, and are extremely rare today. Many varieties have been made, in every imaginable material, frequently to commemorate events such as a war victory or even an election.
My husband, Mike, used to buy me pieces of china. One day he bought me a Jasperware blue Wedgwood thimble and… [more]
I work for a sewing machine distribution company that was started by my late father. We mainly distribute ind… [more]
I think I started collecting vintage aprons seriously probably in 1991, my first year of college. I was an ab… [more]
Paper sewing patterns were first manufactured in the middle of the 1800s. These first paper patterns were des… [more]
Sue Gowan's impressive thimbles reference database. Using the left-side navigation, choose 'Learn More About' and s… [read review or visit site]
A rich site showcasing the passion of a group of antique sewing machine collectors from around the globe. Features … [read review or visit site]
Geoff and Norma Dickens' reference site on vintage toy sewing machines from the late 1800s. Browse the images alpha… [read review or visit site]
Looking for some vintage patterns or style ideas? This Flickr photo pool, a group effort, showcases a huge collecti… [read review or visit site]
An extensive collection of photos and ephemera illustrating changing fashion styles from 1795 to 1959. Includes por… [read review or visit site]
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