Pear-shaped darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Pear-shaped darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.275

Description

Short flat-topped pear-shaped darner on thick straight handle, made from one piece of wood. Top of pear shows heavy wear 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

12.9 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown