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Crochet Hook

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • With hook extended length: 4.25in
  • Width: 0.75in (maximum)
Credit line
Given by Dr E. D. Jamie
Collection
Accession number
T.346-1960

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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