Bell darner with roses

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Bell darner with roses

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.312

Description

Bell-shaped wooden darner on glove darner handle. Top of bell is concave to make space for moving needle while mending. Darner painted light green with red roses painted on bell. Bell comes off handle which is hollow to hold pins and needles.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

14.7 cm

Material

Wood, Paint

Color

Green, Red

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: 60-61 in "Darn It!"