Dumbbell darner

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Dumbbell darner

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.18

Description

Spotted dumbbell darning tool with rounded knop at base of large head and slightly curved handle with three incensed lines carved in. Bottom ball has a flat bottom and includes inlayed spots of the same dark wood.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Circumference

18 cm

Material

Wood

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: p. 46 (plate 45) in "Darn It!"