Plasticized egg with gold detailing

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Plasticized egg with gold detailing

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.136

Description

Large egg on slim handle with horn detail at the bottom. High shine, wooden, plasticized. Annular knop has gold painting details, very minimal signs of use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

16 cm

Material

Wood, Plastic

Color

Gold

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 35-37 in "Darn It!"