Darning Egg, Strong Wood Turning Corp., Strong, ca. 1955

Contributed by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pike through Strong Historical Society

Darning Egg, Strong Wood Turning Corp., Strong, ca. 1955

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Description

This darning egg was lathe-turned of birch wood at Strong Wood Turning Corp. and was finished in clear lacquer.

A darning egg is an ovoid (egg-shaped) item of stone, porcelain, wood, or other hard material, to be inserted into the toe or heel of the sock to hold it in the proper shape and provide a firm base for mending the toe or heel. When finished, the darning egg is removed.

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About This Item

  • Title: Darning Egg, Strong Wood Turning Corp., Strong, ca. 1955
  • Creator: Strong Wood Turning Corp.
  • Creation Date: circa 1955
  • Subject Date: circa 1955
  • Location: Strong, Franklin County, ME
  • Media: Lathe-turned wood
  • Dimensions: 14 cm x 4 cm x 4 cm
  • Local Code: 11.09.293.005
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Strong Historical Society
PO Box 133, Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3613
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