Mushroom darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Mushroom darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.449

Description

Wooden mushroom top darner on bulbous handle with flat bottom. Entire darner painted with flowers. Top was once removable but is now stuck on handle due to age. Bottom of handle has partially worn-away, tag written in Greek.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Place

Country

Greece

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning mushrooms, floral patterns

Dimensions

Height

10.3 cm

Material

Wood, Paint

Color

Brown, Black

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 72-73 in "Darn It!"