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Hook, Rug

Object Name:
Hook, Rug
Object ID:
1978.037.06
Creator:
Ross, Ebenezer (1835-1904); Ross, E. & Co.
Place of Origin:
Toledo, OH
Date:
circa 1881
Description:
Rug Hook. Two pieces of tapered maple with rounded edges, split down middle forming a flexible handle. Steel wire bar on each side, held in place by two steel wire loops and a steel screw. Concave steel needle extends from tip. "ROSS PAT. / DEC. 27, 1881" stamped on side.
Material:
Wood
Metal
Maple
Steel
Dimensions:
W-4 L-8.4 D-1.3 inches
Provenance:
Part of a group of textiles and accessories collected by the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of William L. Warren
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