Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1972.019.032 |
Object Name |
Hook, Crochet |
Title |
Afghan Crochet Hook |
Lexicon category |
4: T&E For Materials |
Made |
Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Unknown |
Description |
Large crochet hook (or afghan hook). The crochet hook is entirely wooden and has a shiny finish. The working end's hook appears to be hand-carved. The handle end is topped with a bulbous, darker wood piece. The catalogue number and the previous owner's surname "MENZIES" are visible on the handle. There is no maker's identification. |
Makers mark |
None |
Provenance |
Provenance unknown. Possibly owned by Laura Menzies (neé McIntyre). Last owned by R. W. and Jean Menzies (neé Eydt) of Owen Sound, Grey County. |
Collection |
Textiles, Needlework & Accessories Collection |
Material |
Wood/Finish |
Dimensions |
L-25.7 cm |
Found |
Grey County, Ontario |
People |
Menzies, Jean Menzies, R. W. Menzies, Laura |
Subjects |
Crocheting |
Function |
This is a long crochet hook, probably used for tunisian crochet (sometimes called afghan stitch). With tunisian crochet the stitches are left on the needle, like in knitting, for part of the time. The crochet work looks similar to knitting when completed. Regular crochet stitches can also be performed with this hook. |