Wheel darner on short handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Wheel darner on short handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.283

Description

Wheel darner with convex top and bottom on short flared handle. Bottom of handle is flat with a hole to hold needles and pins. Hole is sealed with cork. Top of wheel shows scratches from previous use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Dimensions

Height

8.8 cm

Material

Wood, Cork

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

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