Egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.187

Description

Elongated wooden egg darner. Egg is hollow and opens to hold sewing accessories. Handle is curved, end may have been used as a glove darner based on wear. Top of egg shows dents 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

15.8 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

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