Crochet Hook
19th century (made)
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Crochet hook made of steel and attached to a small double brass plate embossed with a rose and dots. By means of the brass plate, the hook can be moved up and down in the holder which is composed of a piece of steel wire, looped at one end to form a handle, and twisted at the other to form a tube by which the hook is protected when not in use.
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Materials and techniques | Steel and brass |
Brief description | Crochet hook made of steel, England, 19th century |
Physical description | Crochet hook made of steel and attached to a small double brass plate embossed with a rose and dots. By means of the brass plate, the hook can be moved up and down in the holder which is composed of a piece of steel wire, looped at one end to form a handle, and twisted at the other to form a tube by which the hook is protected when not in use. |
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Credit line | Given by Dr E. D. Jamie |
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Accession number | T.346-1960 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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