Beehive darner on ornate handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Beehive darner on ornate handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.235

Description

Wooden beehive darner painted black on ornate handle. Handle has two annulated knops near beehive. Black paint worn away from previous use, especially at top of beehive and bottom of handle.

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

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

13.4 cm

Material

Wood, Paint

Color

Black, Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 74-75 in "Darn It!"