Egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.306

Description

Wooden egg darner on handle, enameled light blue. Bottom of handle is flat, with hole from nail used to dip darner in enamel. Top of egg is flat. Enamel is chipping throughout from scratching due to prior use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

14.6 cm

Material

Wood, Enamel

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.