Pear-shaped darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Pear-shaped darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.276

Description

Wooden pear-shaped darner on thin handle with bulbous end and flat top. Annular knop on handle near pear. Denting and scratching on bell from previous use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

17.9 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 46-47 in "Darn It!"