ACORN-SHAPED DARNING EGG

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

ACORN-SHAPED DARNING EGG

Entry/Object ID

96.54.1.13

Description

A dark brown wood acorn-shaped darning egg. Has a smooth polished surface. The lid has grooves channeled around the surface and meets at a point at the top. The bottom also is pointed at the end. Opens to reveal the spindle used for darning. The inside is of unfinished wood. In good condition with some surface scratches and marks. Donated by George Wheatley.

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Textileworking T & E, Tools, Textile crafts, Darning

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Object Name

Tools