Mushroom darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Mushroom darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.453

Description

Removable mushroom top on handle enameled with swirls of blue and gold. Handle is hollow to hold needles and pins. Bottom edge of mushroom shows hole from needle used to dip top into enamel. Enamel chipping at bottom edge of mushroom and 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 mushrooms

Dimensions

Height

13.2 cm

Material

Enamel

Color

Blue, Gold

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 70-71 in "Darn It!"

General Notes

Note

*Stored separately with other blue darners.