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Irene Schwall

U.S.

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returns 01/30/2010

Expertise

I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. Please note: I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing -- I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.

Organizations

Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo

Publications

I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles. I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Sharon	10/27/09	10	10	10	10	Irene is a true professional and went .....
Grace	09/10/09	10	10	10	10	Very quick response. Very friendly. Thank you .....
Michal	09/01/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you! Very helpful and complete answers .....
Dee	08/18/09	7	10	10	10	Ms. Schwall was very prompt in her .....
Sarah	07/29/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for your quick response!

Recent Answers from Irene Schwall

2009-10-27 thimble question:

Hello Laurie, You have a political thimble obviously. These political campaign thimbles were a popular item during the 1920's to 1950's. There are more recent ones like Carter Mondale etc. The only

2009-10-26 Grandma's sewing tool:

Hello Grace, Can you please include a photo with this query. It is far too difficult to decipher what this might be from just a description. Photos can be attached to the AllExperts query sheet or you

2009-10-24 Confirmation of Old Sheffield Plate:

Hello Sharon, Thank you for your query and for including photographs. I have taken your photos into Photoshop and made them larger. I cannot get a 'open hand' out of the mark. Are you able to take

2009-10-03 Antique Singer Sewing machine:

Hello Pat, Thank you for your query. I believe what you have is a full-sized home or domestic sewing machine. This is not my expertise. I am able to help you with the antique toy or miniature collectible

2009-10-03 new home sewing machine:

Hello Tiffeny, Regretfully, I am not an expert in the home or domestic sewing machine. My expertise as far as sewing machines go, is in the collectible toy or miniature variety. If you take a moment

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