"The Anatomy of the Thimble" Reference Book

by William H. Isbister

If you collect thimbles or just find them interesting, you'll find a lot of useful information in this reference book by William Isbister. The author analyzes the parts of a thimble, rim, border (band), top and knurling and shows how these can vary by nationality, material and age. Hundreds of color photographs include thimbles of glass, stone, steel, brass, silver, gold, enamel, mother of pearl, bone, ivory, horn, tortoise, porcelain and plastic. There's also a little section on finger guards. There's a lot of manufacturing history and information that helps identify the nationality of a thimble. Many hallmarks, trademarks and patent marks are also covered.

This booklet is soft cover, 75 pages and measures 8" by 10". It was published in 2015. This is a brand new copy and the ISBN # is 978-1-32-054628-7.

Despite the name, this organization is for people who collect needlework tools And thimbles. It's the largest collector's group in the world focusing on these wonderful little pieces of history.

The membership benefits are outstanding. They have a convention every two years where you'll have a chance to attend great programs and meet others sharing your interests. You will receive an excellent quarterly magazine, the "Bulletin". The member's sections of the website have dozens of research articles, hundreds of fake and repro items to beware of and price guides. There is also a chat room where you can ask questions and get expert feedback about your collection. Check them out today at thimblecollectors dot com.