Isabella Park's Thimble
ManufacturerMade by
Laughton & Sons
Milliner
Mrs Isabella Park
(Peterhead, Scotland, 1921 - 2018)
AssociatedAssociated with
Hilda LeFevre
(1895 - 1992)
Date1920-1940
Object NameThimble
MediumDuralumin (90% aluminium, 4% copper about 1% magnesium and a little bit of manganese).
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsOverall (Height x Diameter): 23 × 18mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2018 by Michael and Christine Park.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095515
About MeThis thimble was used by Isabella Park (1921 to 2018). She was a milliner who lived and worked in Aberdeen, working for Hilda Le Fevre for over 40 years.The thimble must have been amongst one of her favourites. There are multiple puncture holes on the side of the thimble.
Mrs Isabella Park
