Baluster-shaped pestle darner

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Baluster-shaped pestle darner

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.418

Description

Short baluster-shaped pestle that was used as a darner on a handle with an oblate knop at end. Turned from a single piece of wood. Top of pestle shows scratches, which suggests it was used as a darner.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Place

City

Unknown place of origin

Dimensions

Height

10.3 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 146-147 in "Darn It!"