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A Franklin Mint collection of thimbles, comprising seventeen ceramic thimbles and one small ceramic bell. The thimbles, primarily porcelain or bone china, are decorated with various transfer-printed or hand-painted designs including diverse floral motifs such as roses, thistles, lily of the valley, and forget-me-nots, mixed fruit, a Welsh red dragon emblem, and a figure in a helmet. Visible text on individual thimbles includes “Blair Atholl” and “May”. The collection is housed within a small, dark-stained wooden display cabinet, featuring a traditional molded top with a dentil-like frieze.
8.5″ H x 11″ W
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