Darning Egg

Dateca. 1930

Mediumwood

Dimensions6 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (15.9 × 3.8 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Muriel Litka

Object numberPC1978.22.7.A

DescriptionThis is a black wooden darning tool, or darning egg. The egg is shaped similar to an actual egg, however it has a flat top and 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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