learn more about samuel foskett and henry foskett
The Fosketts were London-based thimble makers in Victorian England.
Von Hoelle mentions them as "English silversmiths known to have made thimbles in London 1865-1912".
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Samuel & Henry Foskett
This listing of Samuel & Henry Foskett thimbles does not purport to be complete or accurate in all aspects.
Rather it invites comment and contribution to add to our knowledge.
My thanks to the contributors.
References
Edwin F Holmes Thimble Notes and Queries spring 1991
Gay Ann Rogers An illustrated history of needlework tools 1983
Norma Spicer // Diane Pelham Burn British registered design thimbles 2003
The Thimble Society [of London] catalogues
Contributors
Cliff Barber | Sue Burt | Sue Christensen | Maureen Gray | Kelvin Hopkins | William Isbister | Caroline Meacham | Ray Nimmo | June Smith
Sandra J Smith (nee Foskett) [for the genealogical information]
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© Sue Gowan
July 2003
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