Amber glass ball darner on handle

Name/Title

Amber glass ball darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.93

Description

Amber glass ball darner on slightly rounded handle. Mold blown with indication line at base of ball as well as “THE EUREKA STOCKING DARNER PATENTED” imprinted on handle. Glass has air bubbles throughout, which creates a slightly bumpy texture. Open pontil mark with an unground rim.

Use

Possible this is a utilitarian darner that could double as a bottle or container, like the Amber darners in this collection.

Context

Amber glass became popular after the Civil War.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Place

City

Unknown place of origin

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Material

Glass

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: p. 135 (plates 316 and 320) in "Darn It!"