Dumbbell darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Dumbbell darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.327

Description

Dumbbell darner with one large and one small ball on both ends. Balls are connected in center by a handle with two incised rings and two annular knops near each ball.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

21.1 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 46-47 in "Darn It!"