Silver Antique Thimbles
In the 19th century, in England many thimbles were made from silver; however, it was found that silver was too soft a metal and could be easily punctured by most needles. Charles Horner solved the problem by creating thimbles consisting of a steel core covered inside and out by silver, so that they retained their aesthetics but were now more practical and durable. He called his thimble the Dorcas, and these are now popular with collectors. There is a small display of his work in Bankfield Museum, Halifax, England.
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