Egg, Darning
Object number2010.27.13
Datec. 1907
Mediumwood
Credit LineGift of Jean Crawford
DescriptionLight brown wooden darning egg.Dimensions2.375 x 5.625 in. (6 x 14.3 cm)MarksEtched on surface, "...OOT-FORM / ...NOV. 19 07".
Historical NotesDarning egg used for repairing socks. Part of a collection related to Lee and Cora Fell of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and the Fell menswear store. Donor Jean Crawford's mother, Sara Michael, was a seamstress at the store and received these items upon the death of the Fells.
Previous owner
Sara Michael
Related person
Cora Asher Fell
Related person
Lee Fell
Terms
On View
Not on view1931-1957
1918-1988
Isaly's Dairy Companies