Mushroom darner on stubby handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Mushroom darner on stubby handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.421

Description

Wooden mushroom darner on stubby handle with bulbous end that could also act as a darner. Top of mushroom shows dents and scratches from previous use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning mushrooms

Dimensions

Height

6.2 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 146-147 in "Darn It!"