Flat topped egg on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Flat topped egg on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.192

Description

Spherical egg with flat top and seven holes in circle on side. Egg is hollow and screws onto wooden handle with angular knop at top. Bottom of handle is pointed.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

13.7 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

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