Hollow egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Hollow egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.339

Description

Wooden egg darner on short handle made from either ivory or bone. Handle and egg are hollow and hold two needles. Bottom of handle has wooden dowel through it that acts as a plug for the opening. Egg is uneven and heavily worn at top 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

11.9 cm

Parts

Count

3

Parts

Darner and two needles.

Material

Bone, Ivory, Wool, Metal

Color

Brown, White, Silver

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 112-113 in "Darn It!"