Thimbles, Thimbles, Thimbles

Thimbles, Thimbles, Thimbles (image 1/1)
Pricing & History
  • Sold for
    Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
  • Sold Date
  • Source eBay
Who could possibly need 29 thimbles? Who could possibly want 29 thimbles? Well, a collector of thimbles could. Or, a sewing club could. Maybe, someone who is just learning to sew - many sizes for just the right fit. I know, someone who had thought it might be fun to collect something that would be an easy way to remember trips and people. It would be fun to collect and if you needed a thimble to mend a garment, you'd have 29 from which to choose. They wouldn't take up much room in your purse or suitcase - you know how Dad complains when we load up the car with a whole lot of bags. Does this fit you and anyone you know? These particular thimbles (except one) were collected by a young athlete as she traveled around the U.S. playing Travel Softball for the American Girls Softball League. She may have one from an area you visited and didn't get something to bring back fond memories. Her grandma added a special one the she bought when she lived in Alaska. It's an authentic Alaskan Indian handicraft - a thimble made from seal skin! Can you believe it? And, it looks the same today as it did long ago when it was used to sew hides. It works - I tried it. 29 thimbles wrapped three to a bubble package to protect them as they wend their way to your home and heart. They fit snugly into a mailing envelope so the shipping cost won't be high. Sounds read more
ebay
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.