Wheel darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Wheel darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.219

Description

Wooden wheel darner with convex top and bottom. Bulbous handle is removable and hollow to hold needles and pins. Handle insert is covered in a dry resin. Bottom of handle has two annular ridges. One side of wheel is slightly flattened to prevent rolling. Top center of wheel is slightly concaved, possibly from heavy usage.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Dimensions

Height

11.4 cm

Material

Wood

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 90-91 in "Darn It!"