Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Handmade crochet hook donated to the Eddy County Museum in 1965. William Milne crafted this tiny crochet hook from a quarter-inch steel pin for his wife to work with the most delicate of fibers. Given this context, I think this dual purpose tool is a beautiful symbol of love. Courtesy photo.
This week's featured photo might not seem like much to look at, but don't let your eyes deceive you. Pictured here is a thoughtful expression of love carefully crafted by William G.W. Milne for his bride, Mary E. Clark.
Thanks to the pioneer histories listed in our online library at eddycounty.catalogaccess.com, we can get a small glimpse into William Milne's life. He was born to Eliza and William...
