Ball darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Ball darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.460

Description

Wooden ball darner on handle that is flattened at bottom to form a padel-like shape. Top of ball shows many large cracks from age. One large dent also at the top of darner.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Place

City

Unknown place of origin

Dimensions

Height

18.3 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 46-47 in "Darn It!"