Mushroom darner with German writing

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Mushroom darner with German writing

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.221

Description

Wooden mushroom darner on handle with pointed finial at bottom. Handle unscrews from top and is hollow to hold needles.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Place

Country

Germany

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Top

Transcription

Wenn dich die bösen Buben locken Bleib zu Haus und stopfe Sochen.

Language

German

Translation

If the bad boys lure you, stay at home and darn your socks.

Type

Signature

Location

Side

Transcription

Nordseebad Wak u/Rohn

Language

German

Translation

Unknown

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning mushrooms

Material

Wood, Metal

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 66-67 in "Darn It!"