Rounded cone and egg darner on thick handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Rounded cone and egg darner on thick handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.333

Description

Double-ended wooden darner, one side conically shaped with a rounded top and the other a cylindrical egg shape. Connected on a handle with an annulated knop in middle. Heavy denting and scratches all over from previous use and general wear from age.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

20.1 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 44-45 in "Darn It!"