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Thimble

Datec. 1900
Mediummetal
Dimensions7/8 x 5/8 inches (2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981
Object number61.900.196.10
ClassificationsTextile Working T&E
DescriptionGold color; raised sheild shape on side.
ProvenanceFrances Ann Lutcher [Mrs. Henry Jacob Lutcher, 1841-1924] [1]; by inheritance to her daughter Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936]; by inheritance to her son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted March 5, 1981 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House | 1. Card (HC.61.900.106) in object indicates Sewing Box was a gift from Miriam Lutcher Stark to her mother Frances Ann Lutcher. Card is possibly not associated with Sewing Box and was added later. Above stated provenance will be assumed accurate unless proven otherwise by conclusive evidence
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Sewing Box Tray
Unknown French
c. 1900
Sewing Box
Unknown French
c. 1900
Sewing Box Tray
Unknown French
c. 1900
Sewing Box Tray
Unknown French
c. 1900
Photograph by Will France
Steinway & Sons
November 12, 1910