Egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.324

Description

Enameled wooden egg darner, half white and half black, on wooden handled enameled light blue. Handle has annular knop near egg and annulated finial at bottom. Egg comes off of handle, which is hollow to hold pins and needles. Enamel is chipped 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

14.9 cm

Material

Wood, Enamel

Color

Black, Blue, White

Research Notes

Notes

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