Pink flat-topped egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Pink flat-topped egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.298

Description

Enameled pink egg darner with flat top, on handle with annulated knop in middle. Bottom of handle has hole from nail used to dip darner in enamel. Heavy chipping of enamel on egg and handle 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

15.6 cm

Material

Enamel

Color

Pink

Research Notes

Notes

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