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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

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)

Modern

Place Made

United States, NY, Corning

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.
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