Summary
This bronze thimble was excavated at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003. It was found with a crochet hook.
Working in Little Lon.
Alongside the tightly packed cottages, commercial enterprise thrived in little Lon. Shops sold food and 'fancy goods'. Factories and workshops manufactured bellows, furniture, waterproof clothing and ice cream.
In the 1880s grocers flourished, and in the 1890s clothing firms and Chinese cabinet-makers dominated the local manufacturing scene. But Little Lon's most numerous businesses were the myriad hotels and brothels.
It is easy to overlook the 'invisible' work carried out in people's homes. Because such work was rarely documented we rely on things left behind to tell the story. The abundance of lace bobbins dug up at Little Lon hints at a lace-making industry and busy lives otherwise hidden from history.
Physical Description
This is a bronze thimble with a ridge around the bottom.
Physical Description
Bronze thimble with ridge around the bottom. Diameter 20mm, height 28mm. Also found with crochet hook 27/25/-/-3/-.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Context Number
27/25
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Site
[TCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Decoration
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Moulding
Stippled
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Shape
Round
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Technique
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
20 mm (Width), 20 mm (Height)
Width=Diameter
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EAMC Measurements
28 (Height), 20 (Outside Diameter)
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