Egg darner on silver handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on silver handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.160

Description

Black enameled egg darner on bulbous sterling silver handle. Design on handle is repoussed female head with flowers. Egg shows wear from use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

16.5 cm

Materials

Material

Enamel, Metal

Material Notes

Marked "sterling."

Color

Black, Silver

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 104-105 in "Darn It!"