Thimble Cabinet
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Thimbles, one from every state. Some may be antiques. Some represent a special occasion in your life. Formed from porcelain, silver, or glass. Some have been given to you by family members. They may even have been passed down to you. These statements may describe your thimble collection. To give your thimbles the place of honor you feel they deserve and make them a conversation piece in your home or office, it is best to display them in a thimble cabinet. |
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Just as your thimbles come in a variety of sizes, so do thimble cabinets. If you are just beginning your collection, purchasing a case with several empty openings would probably be best for you. If you are not an avid collector, but wish to show the thimbles you do have, no worries, there are smaller cabinets with only 6-9 openings too. For those of you with many treasures to display, cabinet size choices are endless. The medium and large thimble cabinets have openings numbering anywhere between 50 to 150.
There are many ways a thimble cabinet will keepsake your collection. Some display cases have glass doors to discourage touching and help keep them dust free. Some have the shelves and background lined with black felt to deter chipping or scratching. The other added plus to the lined cabinet, is the background enhances the many colors on the thimbles. There are thimble cabinets that also have a mirrored back to give the display depth and enables you to see the back of the thimble without having to touch it.
Not only will a thimble cabinet safeguard your collection, but will bring character to your home or office. This can be achieved easily, because thimble cabinets are available in all shades of wood stain or if you prefer, a painted color. They can be made from different kinds of wood - pine, walnut, oak, mahogany or cherry. They are also available in plastic or vinyl. These options enables you to integrate your array of thimbles into the decor of your space. Purchasing a thimble cabinet is a sound investment, not just for monetary reasons, especially if you have expensive or valuable thimbles, but also a piece of mind investment.
You have spent time, money and a certain level of emotional attachment to your collection. Depending on the material you prefer your cabinet to be constructed of, finish and openings needed, will determine the price of your cabinet. Purchasing a cabinet is not as difficult as making your choice from the varieties available to you. Gift stores, specialty shops, internet stores and ebay are all good places to find thimble cabinets. The right one for you is waiting.