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Catalog Number

CAS 0005-0019A,B   CAS 0005-0019A,B; Thimble with holder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Thimble with holder
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials A: Hide; B: Ivory
Description Hide thimble with carved ivory holder; Holder has proximal end carved in the shape of a mitten with etched design on its back; Distal end of holder has slot carved into it for holding hide thimble.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=2.9; B=1.0, Thickness = A=0.6; B=0.5, Length = A=3.6; B=7.3