Silver thimble

A small silver thimble, part of the contents of Lewis Mortlock's box. It probably belonged to Maria Ward. The thimble is scratched around the rim and the outside is discoloured.

Object Details

ID: REL0100
Collection: Relics
Type: Thimble
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Wolverine fl.1798 [HMS]
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Mortlock, Lewis; Ward, Maria
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 22 mm; Diameter: 15 mm