Metal crochet hook

Crochet hook

Crochet hook; Metal crochet hook; from the collection of Captain Richard C. Mears (1829-1899); small metal hook, long, narrow handle, with a small portion flattened out to allow for writing; printed on one side "6 Boyle 6"; printed on other side "MADE IN U.S.A."; almost identical to 2005.34.424, except font for "MADE IN U.S.A." smaller.