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Question
I have a set of 24 TCC thimbles that are female figures showing the dress of each country represented. The mark TCC and the country is on the bottom of each one with the exception of one which only has P.Diana. Can you tell me when these were manufactured? Thank you so much for any information you can give me. Donna
Hello Donna,
I have sent your query on to a friend as I am not sure who made the P. Diane.
I will get back to you as soon as I hear something.
Regards,
Irene
Hello Donna,
Here is what I have found out:
In the book titled Sewing Tools and Trinkets by Helen Lester Thompson, page 47 there is a photograph of this set. This set was made by Lin Porcelain and issued by the Thimble Collectors Club of Norwalk, CT in 1986.
If you send me your email address, I will attach a photo for you of this set for your records.
xtahoeviews@yahoo.com
Regards,
Irene
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Expertise
I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing. I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.
Experience
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Organizations
Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo
Publications
I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles.
I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.
Education/Credentials
See information provided above.
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