Fingerhut Museum

The Best Collection Of Thimbles And Thimble Craft In Europe.   The Museum Displays Over 3000 Thimbles And Numerous Examples Of Thimble Craft Such As Porcelain Thimble Holders And Silver Sewing Kits From The French Revolution.   The Thimbles Come From All Countries And All Time Periods. They Are Made From Different Types Of Material Such As Stone, Bronze, Porcelain, Brass, Silver, And Gold.   Many Are Inlayed With Precious Stones.   The Museum Also Has A Collection Of Very Old Thimbles, Some Over 2500 Years Old. Newer Thimbles And Thimble Craft Such As The Porcelain Boy And Girl Pin-Cushion-Thimble-Holders With Silver Thimbles Shown Above Are For Sale. The Prices Are Very Reasonable. Herr Greif Also Can Make A Special Thimble For Members Of Your Club.

Located Across The Road From The Herrgottskirche About 1 Km South Of The Town Of Creglingen, On The Road To The village Of Münster.   Address: Fingerhutmuseum, 97993 Creglingen.   Open Daily April-October 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00, November-March 13:00-16:00. To make special arrangements call Brigitte Greif, Phone: 07933-370, Fax: 07933-443. Entrance: 1.50 EUR, Children 0.50. Closed Mondays, Christmas, New Years and from 7 Jan . - 28 Feb.