Cowrie shell sock darner
c. 1890cowrie shell
This cowrie shell was used at Greenough in the 1890s by Edith Kniest Clinch (nee Waldeck) for darning socks. After Edith’s death in 1944, the shell was passed down to her grand-daughter, Joy Clinch.
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Like the agate egg sock darner (GMOB0769), this is another example from Greenough of women using beautiful natural objects for mundane household tasks.
The object 'Cowrie shell sock darner' (GMOB0758) has high aesthetic significance, given its (form, colour, texture) and has some rarity value. The item has low scientific significance, although being representative of the class HANDCRAFTS/Needlework Equipment in good condition. The item has historic significance for the local community and has good interpretive potential. This item has little social significance, and it was used by EDITH KNIEST WALDECK(c1900), used at Mill Farm Fmr. Greenough Hotel(c1900),
Greenough Museum and Gardens
Greenough Museum and Gardens
Other items from Greenough Museum and Gardens
- packet of parsnip seeds
- Packet of Strumosa Grandiflora - Nemesia seeds
- agate egg sock darner
- "Carols by Candlelight" programme
- gold heart-shaped pendant
- Sister Dora Clinch’s WWII medals
- Greenough Walkaway Anglican Guild Flower Show trophy
- Corner washstand
- Settle
- Greenough Anglican Guild minute book
- Tilt-top table
- Greenough Road Board spring cart license & holder
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