Dumbbell darner

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Dumbbell darner

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.335

Description

Quasi dumbbell darner with one egg larger than the other and little to no handle in the middle. Between two eggs is an incised ring. Turned from one piece of wood.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

16.1 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 42-43 in "Darn It!"