Accession Number

2008.005.011.002

Alternate Name

kit, needlework

Description

Small metal crochet hook with a flat, tear-drop shaped mother-of-pearl handle.

Narrative

Crochet, a form of looped yarn textile work, was developed in the early 19th century. It quickly became popular as a handicraft for making tablecloths, bedspreads, doilies, and lace. Small crochet hooks like this were often used to produce fine crochet lace.

History of Use

The donor was a collector of needlework items and bequeathed this to Craigdarroch as part of a large gift of sewing tools. 

Date

circa 1880

Dimensions

12 x 1.4 cm

Material

Metal; Shell, mother of pearl