Thimble

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Thimble

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

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Te Papa Collections Online

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Tools of tīvaevae making This is a metal thimble. It is part of a collection of items relating to the manufacture of tīvaevae (quilts). It includes two examples of full size tīvaevae, cushion covers, and a range of tīvaevae-making tools and samples. They belonged to Cook Islander Caroline Hutton, who came to New Zealand in the 1940s to work as a house girl. Tīvaevae are treasured quilts made by women in the Cook Islands. Tīvaevae are made from brightly coloured fabrics, and designs can inclu...

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https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/904086

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Cook Islands Māori / Textiles / Metalwork / metal / thimbles / Polynesian / Oceanic / metalworking / hand sewing / needleworking / Germany

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