Yellow egg darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Yellow egg darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.290

Description

Elongated egg darner on handle, enameled yellow. Hole at bottom of handle from nail that was used to dip darner in paint. Handle shows chipping paint. Egg has dents and scratches from use.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

14.7 cm

Material

Enamel

Color

Yellow

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 40-41 in "Darn It!"