Weaving darner

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Weaving darner

Entry/Object ID

2023.6.20

Description

Darner made of red wood and metal. Circle of small hooks around top of darner, through which thread can be wound to create a weaving structure for darning. Fine white cotton thread has been wound through the hooks and a circle of weaving has been started.

Use

Top of the darner may be removed for cloth to be inserted underneath the hooks, so that the weaving/darning can be done.

Collection

Milton Sonday Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2023.6

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

6.5 cm

Width

5.5 cm

Circumference

17 cm

Dimension Notes

Width and circumference of head of darner.

Parts

Count

2

Parts

Darner, thread

Materials

Material

Cotton, Metal, Wood

Material Notes

Thread is cotton, darner is made of metal and wood

Color

Red, Silver, White