Show Historic Thimbles In Mrs Vanderbllts collection of thimbles which Is the envy of her friends there are several that are not only very beautiful but hlstprlcally valuable as well Among tho latter and probably most highly valued by their fortunate owner Is ono which was originally worn by Queen Elizabeth Eliza-beth another which shows Its royal owner knew fts use was tho property of Princess Alice still another dainty conception In gold and enamel once belonged to the Princess of Wales while most valued of all Is ono said to have been used by Queen Victoria when sho was a girl |