Egg darner on bulbous handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on bulbous handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.332

Description

Lightweight wooden egg darner turned from one piece of wood. Consists of large egg on bulbous handle that could also be used as a darner. Scratches from previous use. Wood cracking at top of egg from age.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

20.9 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 52-53 in "Darn It!"