Name/Title
Crochet hook cases and hooksEntry/Object ID
2022.2.5Tags
Needlework Tools, Crochet hookDescription
1. A carved case storing a crochet hook. When the cap comes off, the storage container becomes the handle for the hook
2. A carved bone crochet hook case with carved bone hook
3. Metal crochet hook embedded in a bone handle
4. Bone crochet hook with missing parts
5. A gently curved bone handle with an inset metal crochet hook
6. A two-piece bone case with circular carvings and a round top with a hole for a chatelaine or ribbon attachment. There is a hook to store inside
7. Gracefully carved bone crochet hook
8. A carved bone crochet hook all in one piece of bone. The shaft is elegantly simpleContext
1. An example of an unusual object
2. The storage stem becomes the handle for the hook
3. Often the metal hook broke off from usage. This is a nice example as it remains intactCollection
Needlework ToolsProvenance
Provenance Detail
Teresa Mize Needlework Tool CollectionAcquisition Method
DonationAcquisition Date
2022
