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Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur) > Records

Thimble

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Overview

Pewter thimble which has been flattened.

Historical information

Owned and used by Mary Elizabeth Davis, Wyuna Farm, Bokal, WA circa 1930.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-50-24.022

Material

Pewter

Height or length

3 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Executex

Keywords

sewing

embroidery

CRAFTS

mending

Last modified

Thursday, 10 April, 2025

Completeness

72

Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur)

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