Rug Hooks, used by Emeline Morrow Miner, circa 1950

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Rug hook

Date Made

circa 1950

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Gallery

Object ID

2024.121.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lynn Miner.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Glass (Material)
Felt (Textile)

Color

Brown
Silver (Color)
Green

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 2 in

Inscriptions

handwritten on back: Hooks / Granny Emiline Miner / used to hook rugs / and wall hangings. / She was a proud / "Hook-er" until her / death in March 1997