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TOOL, DARNING CASE
Overview
An example of a darning accessory this mushroom shaped container is made of bakelite. A red lid with ablack base contains a skein of thread in shades popular at the time of its use for darning stockings.
Darning was an essential occupation and skill of all women well into the 20th century.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-78-2019.16a-b
Inscriptions and markings
A Mark Clifford Production 'DARNA' Pat. Appl for No 25430
Last modified
Wednesday, 13 August, 2025
Completeness
Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum
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