This book opens the door to the charm of the humble thimble in all its exquisite and imaginative forms – from the simple workaday type to the rarer and more unique examples that gave scope for artists and craftsmen. Beautifully illustrated in color, this book depicts countless examples and covers every aspect of the thimble: its history, collecting thimbles, luxury thimbles, modern thimbles, novelties and oddities, and much more. This comprehensive and informative book will be well appreciated by needleworkers, collectors of thimbles, and anyone looking for an exciting new hobby.