Large flat-topped egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Large flat-topped egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.362

Description

Large wooden flat-topped egg darner on handle with annular knop at top near egg. Turned from one piece of wood with a low shine varnish. Top of egg shows wear

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

16.9 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

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