Floral mushroom darner

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Floral mushroom darner

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.437

Description

Mushroom darner on handle enameled black. Top of mushroom and bottom of handle have hand-painted images of flowers. Under mushroom is written "Hungary S. G." Mushroom top is removable and handle is hollow to hold pins and needles. Overall the paint is cracking due to the age of the darner. Top of mushroom shows heavy chipping of paint due to previous use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Place

Country

Hungary

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning mushrooms

Dimensions

Height

11.4 cm

Material

Enamel

Color

Black, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 72-73 in "Darn It!"