Peach enameled darner

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Peach enameled darner

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.316

Description

Elongated egg darner on handle made from two pieces of wood, enameled a light peach color. Bottom of handle shows hole from nail that was used to dip darner in enamel. Bottom of handle shows heavy chipping to enamel.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Material

Wood, Enamel

Color

Orange

Research Notes

Notes

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