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Object NameVerre de Soie Darning Egg

Made FromGlass, Wood, Felt

Dateabout 1906-1932

TechniqueBlown, iridescent, assembled

SizeOverall H: 12.2 cm; (a) Darning Egg H: 7.1 cm, W: 17.1 cm, D: 7.1 cm; (b) Wooden Display Stand H: 9.5 cm, W: 22.4 cm, D: 13 cm

Accession Number2022.4.83

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Physical DescriptionVerre de Soie Darning Egg. Colorless glass; blown, iridescent, assembled. Round colorless iridescent darning egg, handle open at one end, with knop at other. Sits on rectangular wooden stand with peg inside open handle; cradle with green felt lining supporting egg.
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