Thimble

A thimble

A thimble is a small, hard cup. People wear one on their finger for protection from the needle when sewing.

Thimble Media

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  A 9-foot high sculpture of a giant thimble resting on a stack of buttons, commemorating the garment district in Toronto

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  Turning pages using a thimblette.

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  Sewing palm, sailmakers Leather device with holes for thumb and fingers; used by sailmakers to protect the hand while sewing; narrow leather parts tied together with string; two large metal needles affixed to the sewing palm with yellow ties; one needle is much longer and is curved; other is shorter and straight

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  16th–17th century English copper sewing ring

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  17th century English silver

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  17th century Jacobean brass