Large egg darner on bulbous handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Large egg darner on bulbous handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.331

Description

Large wooden egg darner on handle with bulbous end which could also be used as a darner. Bottom of handle may have had a finial, which has since been worn away. Darner was covered in dark stain which has worn away at handle and top of egg. Top of egg shows scratches and dents due to previous use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

19 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 54-55 in "Darn It!"