Pink egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Pink egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.300

Description

Wooden egg darner on handle, enameled light pink. Hole at bottom of handle possibly from nail used to dip darner in enamel. Heavy chipping of enamel at bottom of handle. Top of egg shows chipping of enamel and dents from needles 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

14.3 cm

Material

Wood, Enamel

Color

Pink, Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 40-41 in "Darn It!"