Egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.305

Description

Egg darner on needle holder handle, enameled black and then painted with green, blue and yellow stripes. Bottom of handle has hook. Top colors wearing away due to use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

17.4 cm

Material

Enamel, Paint

Color

Black, Blue, Yellow, Green

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 40-41 in "Darn It!"