Shaker mushroom darner

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Shaker mushroom darner

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.230

Description

Large mushroom darner on bulbous handle with flat bottom. Top of mushroom and bottom of handle show holes from previous use. Edge of mushroom shows scratches, also from previous use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning mushrooms

Dimensions

Height

12.2 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Object Label

Label

Tag wrapped around top of handle near mushroom reads, "Shaker mushroom darner. Smoother -- $28."

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 48-49 in "Darn It!"