Things we collect

[steve in so la]

What do we all save for a collection. Besides the usual things I have a collection of dug thimbles. Most are recent but one is from a Civil War kit.

And here's my dug knife collection. Let's see everyone's stuff, Steve in so az

 

[SeniorSeeker]

Awesome knife collection, Steve. In all the years I've detected, I don't remember finding more than one knife; ever! If I were to show a collection of anything, it would likely be Matchbox cars, etc. ,as I've found more of them than knives or thimbles. One other thing I've found consistently is crucifixes of all different sizes and shapes.

 

[Greg from Mi.]

Do you or I know how to date a thimble. Which one in your picture is the civil war one?
Greg

 

[steve in so la]

The CW one is the one in the middle. I know it's so because I dug it at an old fort that has always been cow country, no human activity except for the years the fort was there. You remember - the place I had setup to take you detecting at till you turkeyed out

I researched things and found that the govt issued a sewing repair kit to the guys.
Also, there are some thimble sites that will date your finds. Steve

 

[RickIowa2009]

Nice collection Steve

 

[Joe G]

"You remember - the place I had setup to take you detecting at till you turkeyed out"

Ouch...

 

[steve in so la]

he can take it Steve

 

[Mike Chgo area]

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