Mushroom darner on bulbous base

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Mushroom darner on bulbous base

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.445

Description

Small wooden mushroom top darner on bulbous handle with flat bottom. Top of mushroom has black painted dots. Bottom of handle has multiple swirl patterns painted in black. In good condition except for a few areas at edge of mushroom showing wear to varnish.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning mushrooms

Dimensions

Height

9.7 cm

Material

Wood, Paint

Color

Brown, Black

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 72 in "Darn It!"