Egg darner on silver handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on silver handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.163

Description

Small black painted egg darner on repousse silver handle. Repousse design at bottom of handle has been dented in, showing the metal rod underneath. Collar missing. Paint on egg shows wear from use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

11.5 cm

Material

Metal, Paint

Color

Black, Silver

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 108-109 in "Darn It!"