Egg, Darning

Object ID:

1957.9464.1a,b

Community:

New Hampshire, Canterbury

Description

Lidded egg-shaped box used for storage and as a darning egg. Turned between center of maple. Exterior is varnished. Friction fit lid (b) spigot fits into base (a) of box.

New Hampshire Canterbury

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