Mushroom darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Mushroom darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.1

Description

Varnished short mushroom darner on bulbous handle with flattened bottom (reads 460). Inlaid and painted wood along with small red beads comprise floral design across top and stem. Handle features delicate carving.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning mushrooms

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Stem

Height

6.25 cm

Dimension Description

Across top

Width

9 cm

Materials

Material

Wood, Paint, Beads

Material Notes

Inlaid and painted wood with small red beads and delicate carving.

Color

Brown, Red

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 70-73 in "Darn It!"