Large egg darner on small handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Large egg darner on small handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.399

Description

Large wooden egg darner on small handle with pointed end and annulated knop near egg. Handle has two dark brown rings burned on top. Egg shows discoloration from age.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 44-45 in "Darn It!"