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1979

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Darning Egg

This is a Darning egg. We acquired it in 1979. Its medium is treen. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Clinton Wilder. It is credited Gift of Clinton Wilder.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 15 x 4 cm (5 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Darning Egg; treen; H x diam.: 15 x 4 cm (5 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.); Gift of Clinton Wilder; 1979-86-19

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