DARNING EGG, WOOD WITH RED AND GREEN DESIGN

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

DARNING EGG, WOOD WITH RED AND GREEN DESIGN

Entry/Object ID

96.55.1.4

Description

Darning egg: A wooden darning egg, of a light brown color with an indistinct design consisting of red and green colors. There are two sections of green and at least one, probably two (there is a faded section), sections of red on the egg-shaped portion. There is no design on the handle. The object is in fair condition with faded paint, scratches, chips, and stains. Donated by George Wheatley. None

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Textileworking T & E, Tools, Textile crafts

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Tools