I found a small, heavy, egg-shaped object in my grandparents’ house and had no idea what it was. My grandparents called it an “egg-weight,” but people online suggested it was a darning egg—a tool once used to stretch socks while repairing holes. Made from wood, glass, porcelain, or marble, these smooth little objects helped people mend clothes instead of throwing them away.SEE BELOW
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