Floral egg darner with thimble and thread

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Floral egg darner with thimble and thread

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.174

Description

Black egg darner with floral pattern and thimble showing at top through hole in egg. To open, push down on thimble. Inside egg are two spools of thread that also hold pins and needles. Also comes with a thimble that fits on cover for needle holder. Outside of the egg has painted pink flowers and green leaves.

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

6 cm

Parts

Count

9

Parts

Wooden egg, metal thimble, two spools of thread, two pins, and three needles.

Material

Wood, Paint, Metal, Thread

Color

Black, Red, Green, Silver, Brown, White

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 86-87 from "Darn It!"