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Sail Rigger's Thimble

GUSN

GUSN-38327

Description

Leather strap meant to be worn around the palm of the hand with an opening for the thumb. Metal thimble attached to center or palm area of strap. Used when making ship sails.

Details

Descriptive Terms

thimbles
leather
metal
Thimble
Leather
Thimble

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1936.7

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