Darn It Dolly darner

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Darn It Dolly darner

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.41

Description

Ceramic darning doll nicknamed "Darn It Dolly" or “Darning Dodo." Hand-painted, featuring a brunette doll with a purple ribbon and an outfit detailed with purple and green flowers. "DARN IT" written at base.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

13 cm

Material

Ceramic, Ribbon, Paint

Color

Purple, Green, Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: p. 135 (plate 319) in "Darn It!"