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Tool (for needlework) (Crochet hook)
1840-1900
Description
A bone crochet hook. A cylindrical bone shaft that terminates with a crochet hook at one end. The other end is decorated with three grooves and terminates with a baluster form.
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Bone (cattle or bison)
Museum Object Number
1981.0223
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Russell Ward Nadeau in memory of D. J. and Alice Shumway Nadeau
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Object Number
1981.0223
Object Name
Tool (for needlework) (Crochet hook)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin may be England.
Date
1840-1900
Materials
- Bone (cattle or bison)
Dimensions (inches)
2 (D) x 5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5 (D) x 12.7 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Rogers, Gay Ann. 1983 An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools.
• pg 195-96