thimble
Sign in to savethumb|A thimble thumb| (Thimblemaker) from by Jost Amman, 1568
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A thimble is a small protective covering worn on the finger, traditionally used during sewing to prevent the needle from pricking the skin and to help push needles through fabric more easily. It has been an important tool for sewing and needlework for centuries, as evidenced by its depiction in historical crafts documentation dating back to at least the 16th century.
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- History
- Pre-17th century
- 17th century and later
- As collectibles
- Known thimble makers
- Thimblette
- Sewing palms
- Cultural references
- Auction records
- Additional pictures
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|A thimble thumb| (Thimblemaker) from by Jost Amman, 1568
A thimble is a small pitted cup worn on the finger that protects it from being pricked or poked by a needle while sewing. The Old English word , the ancestor of thimble, is derived from Old English , the ancestor of the English word thumb.