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Object NameGold Aurene Darning Egg
Maker Frederick Carder (American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963)
Made FromGlass, Wood, Felt
Dateabout 1914-1918
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning
TechniqueBlown, iridescent, assembled
SizeOverall H: 11.7 cm; (a) Darning Egg H: 6.7 cm, W: 16.7 cm, D: 6.7 cm; (b) Wooden Display Stand H: 9.5 cm, W: 22.3 cm, D: 12.9 cm
Accession Number2022.4.82
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionGold Aurene Darning Egg. Gold glass, wood, felt; blown, iridescent, assembled. Round iridescent gold darning egg, handle open at end with knop at other end, sits on rectangular wooden stand with peg inside open handle and cradle with green felt lining holding egg.
Provenance
Source Rockwell Museum - 2022-09-29
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