Egg darner on handle with bow

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on handle with bow

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.390

Description

Large wooden egg darner with a flat top on handle. Bottom of handle has two incised rings. Tied around top of handle is a plain-woven piece of white and light brown striped fabric. Top of egg is heavily scratched and dented from previous use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

18.5 cm

Parts

Count

2

Parts

Darner and piece of fabric.

Material

Wood, Fabric

Color

Brown, White

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 58-59 in "Darn It!"