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A charming red velvet thimble case. c 1890.
SOLD…………….A charming red velvet thimble case. c 1890.
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SOLD…………….A charming red velvet thimble case. c 1890.

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A little red velvet bag with silk sides and a pink velvet band. It is trimmed with a twisted cord in white and silver, a carrying handle made of the same cord and is completed with red silk tassels!

It opens with a gilt metal catch and Inside there's a round space for a thimble but it could be used as a period doll accessory.

The piece dates to circa 1890 and has a registered design number on the side-

RD 186097.

In excellent condition just a little fading of colour in the silk on one side. 

 Just the bag section 3.5 x 4 cm
With the handle and tassels  8.5 cm x 4 cm

 

Stock no. KH21