Egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.311

Description

Elongated egg darner on handle, enameled a turquoise green color. Top of egg and bottom of handle are flat. Hole at bottom of handle from nail used to dip darner in enamel.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

16.3 cm

Material

Wood, Enamel

Color

Green

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 40-41 in "Darn It!"