Egg darner on bulbous handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on bulbous handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.351

Description

Wooden egg darner on handle with angular knop near egg. Shows heavy signs of previous use, with dents and scratches all over egg. Handle was once enameled black, as suggested by bits of black paint.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

16.5 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

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