Latch hook

Object/Artifact

Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Latch hook

Description

Wood latch hook tool. 2 wood pieces held together by metal strips, allowing the pieces to move up and down. Each wood piece has a metal piece on the interior, especially designed for the process.

Use

In making hooked rugs

Context

Made by Merle Platt of the 4th Armored Division, Military Police while in the hospital at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN.

Collection

Platt, Merle M.

Create Date

December 17, 2025

Update Date

December 17, 2025