Gold Thimble
Paul Revere, Jr.
(American, 1734–1818)
about 1805
Object Place for LabelBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueGold
DimensionsOverall: 3.2 x 1.7 cm (1 1/4 x 11/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Henry B. Chapin and Edward H.R. Revere
Accession number56.113
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
InscriptionsEngraved in semiscript, slightly below midway on the sides: "Maria Revere Balestier" in scriptProvenanceRevere'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.
