Mushroom darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Mushroom darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.450

Description

Composite mushroom darner made of multiple different types of wood that are glued together before turning to form a design. Top of mushroom has design with a flower at center surrounded by squares and circles. Handles have two rings of engraved designs with a middle ring of a composite design of circles. Bottom of handle reads, "I I HATI K M."

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning mushrooms

Dimensions

Height

8.8 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown, Black

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 60-61 in "Darn It!"