Consists chiefly of 795 color plates. Also covers thimble cases and holders, mending kits, sewing accessories, and marks.

Surveys the history of the thimble, discusses notable thimbles from the middle ages to the present, and provides advice for collectors

Over 2000 thimbles illustrated in full color, with a detailed their history. Seen in the context of the lives of the women who used them, thimbles offer a glimp