Wooden egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Wooden egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.352

Description

Lightweight darner consisting of wooden egg on bulbous handle. Handle has two groups of incised rings, two rings at top and three rings at bottom. Side of egg has dark brown spots in an oval shape. Many dents and scratches from previous use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

16.7 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 44-45 in "Darn It!"