Egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.383

Description

Dark brown enameled egg darner on handle. A darker brown was painted over enamel to look like wood grain. Enamel is cracked at top and bottom of egg, and chipped on side of the handle.

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, Paint

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 36-37 in "Darn It!"