Marbled wooden egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Marbled wooden egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.293

Description

Elongated wooden egg darner on handle with annulated knop in middle. Darner given a blue marble coating, which has mostly faded over time due to use. Marbling more present on handle. Egg has heavy dents and scratch marks.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

15.6 cm

Material

Wood, Paint

Color

Blue, Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 38-39 in "Darn It!"