Wheel darner with metal clip

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Wheel darner with metal clip

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.285

Description

Wooden wheel darner with convex top and bottom on bulbous handle that could also be used as a darner. Bottom of handle has two annular ridges. Black metal clip goes around sides of the wheel to hold fabric in place. This clip is sometimes referred to as a bicycle clip. Clip reads, "PAT'D DEC 18, 1900." Denting on top of wheel from previous use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning mushrooms

Dimensions

Height

11.4 cm

Material

Wood, Metal

Color

Brown, Black

Research Notes

Notes

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