Egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.303

Description

Medium blue egg darner on pointed handle. Handle has annulated knop near egg and metal collar on top. Egg can be removed to reveal a metal awl that holds it in place on handle.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

16.5 cm

Material

Metal

Color

Blue

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 40-41 in "Darn It!"

General Notes

Note Type

In-House Note

Note

*Stored separately with other blue darners.