Thimble, ring-shaped, gold-colored metal w/encircling design of 3 boxes in a row (repeats). Gold-colored metal. China, Szechuan Province, Chang du. Made by men, used by women for sewing. Diam. 1.8 cm.
Donor:
Norma Hill
Collection place:
Sichuan province, Southwest China
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Thimbles
Function:
1.6 Manufacturing, Constructing, Craft, and Professional Pursuits
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Loans:
S1983-1984 #60: Pacific Heritage Museum (July 15, 1984–February 14, 1989)