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    Posted 16 years ago

    klare25
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    This was my grandmother's, and I do not know what it was used for. She was born in 1905, so if it was hers originally, it probably dates to the 1930s or 1940s. If it was my great grandmother's, it would be older.

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    1. Vestaswind Vestaswind, 16 years ago
      It's an Automatic Hook Rug Needle :)

      Here's one close to it

      http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-No-3-So-E-Z-Automatic-Hook-Rug-Needle-W-Box-/120599334259?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1447cd73
    2. klare25, 16 years ago
      Thank you for your prompt response!

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