HMS Racehorse thimble
Date made: Built 1806
Description: Complete, bent into oval, rounded terminals, concave profile. Probably a thimble. When ropes had a loop in them, these metal thimbles were often added on the inside of the loop to reinforce them and prevent wear and tear.
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Measurements: 53mm x 40mm
Materials: copper alloy
Object name: thimble
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 2022-0037/0102
Subject tags : #HMSRACEHORSE