Vintage LOT Of Celluloid Thimbles Promotional Robert Burns Howell Portland OR
Classic lot of 19 Celluloid Thimbles used as promotional advertising for the famed Robert Burns Howell Company of Portland Oregon. Red, Green, Tan, and Yellow printed with Howell's logo. Howell ran his Millinery, Craft, and Bridal Supply Company out of the Royal Building smack dab in the center of Portland during the first half of the 20th century and is considered to be a pioneer of fine tailoring in west.
It would be interesting to hear his take on what that area of Portland has sadly become today. Anyhoo, these thimbles are a reminder of days gone by for the finer dressed citizens of Puddle Town. They are from the estate of the owner of a local sewing machine shop.
Also included is a bonus silver thimble from the same lot promoting the Harrison Nursery in York, Nebraska.
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