Lightbulb-shaped bottle darner

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Lightbulb-shaped bottle darner

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.55

Description

Vintage mold-blown blue glass bottle in lightbulb shape. Has tin screw-on cap lined with cork, suggests it would've been filled with liquid. Cap is slightly rusted. Utilitarian darner would be filled with hot water on a cold day or cold water on a hot day.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Dimensions

Height

17 cm

Material

Glass, Cork

Color

Blue

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: p. 137 (plate 322) in "Darn It!"