Mushroom darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Mushroom darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.456

Description

Pink enameled mushroom top darner on wooden handle with clear varnish. Top is removable and handle is hollow to hold pins and needles. Bottom of mushroom is marked "Germany."

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Place

Country

Germany

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning mushrooms

Dimensions

Height

10.9 cm

Material

Wood, Enamel

Color

Pink, Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 70-71 in "Darn It!"