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Crochet Hook Set
Crochet Hook Set
Crochet Hook Set

Crochet Hook Set

MediumSteek, Paper, Fabric, Brass
Dimensions8.5 X 4 cm. (case)
ClassificationsTextileworking Tools and Equipment
Catalog number80.3.64 A-H
DescriptionLeather torn, cracked. One hook rusted. Rectangular maroon leather case (A) with flaps on short ends and one long end. Long flap burlaps over case and tucks into strap on opposite side. Case is lined with pink fabric -- cotton? sized so that it is stiff and shiny. Case contains one bodkin (B) of chrome plated steel with points end and flattended, drop-shaped handle, and 5 (C-G) crochet hooks with end opposite hooks decorated and finished in threeaded segments. Hook (F) is very rusted. A brass handle (H) has one hollow end and is threaded to accommodate the crochet hook. Handle reads "NTED-S" Leather hyandle which is sewn down to provide slots for hooks and handle has two sections for tools which are not present.
Status
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