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Gold Thimble
Paul Revere, Jr. (American, 1734–1818)
about 1805
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Overall: 3.2 x 1.7 cm (1 1/4 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Chapin and Edward H.R. Revere
Accession Number56.113
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 423
Marks
Unmarked
InscriptionsEngraved in semiscript, slightly below midway on the sides: "Maria Revere Balestier" in script
ProvenanceRevere's daughter Maria (1785-1847), m. Joseph Balestier (d. 1863), consul at Singapore; descended in the family to the donors.
In the collection of Mrs. Henry B. Chapin and Edward H. R. Revere by 1956; to MFA February 9, 1956, gift.
In the collection of Mrs. Henry B. Chapin and Edward H. R. Revere by 1956; to MFA February 9, 1956, gift.