Small black enameled eggs

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Small black enameled eggs

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.143

Description

Set of two smaller black enameled eggs on curved glove darner handles. Rounded knop towards bottom of egg. One has more chipping in enamel on egg from use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

15.5 cm

Parts

Count

2

Parts

Two enameled eggs on curved handles.

Material

Enamel

Color

Black

Research Notes

Notes

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