Egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.278

Description

Wooden egg darner on handle, enameled dark brown. Egg has one flat edge, preventing it from rolling when laid down. Flat edge reads, "Use MERRICK'S SIX CORD THREAD HAND AND MACHINE FOR Sewing." Enamel chipping at bottom of handle and top of egg.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

15.1 cm

Material

Wood, Enamel

Color

Brown, Gold

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 48-49 in "Darn It!"