Darning Egg

Dateca. 1950

Mediumwood

Dimensions5 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (14 × 3.8 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. William H. Huber

Object numberPC1976.15.161

DescriptionThis is a brown wooden darning tool, or darning egg. The bottom is shaped similar to an egg, with a rounded point on the top and sloping sides. However, the base of the egg is flat where it attaches to the handle. The handle is similar to a cylinder with curved sides.

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