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WOODEN DARNING MUSHROOM
1940Overview
Wooden mushroom in two parts; the handle has a rounded hour glass shape with a circular shaped head which fits into a hole on the underside of the mushroom head.
The handle is a darker wood than the head.
There are no groves or screws on the two items.
Historical information
One of the items collected by Kim Fletcher from 15 William Street Armadale in an old tin trunk. The wooden mushroom was inserted inside a sock with the hole over the top of the mushroom to make it easier to darn.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2014.32
Item type
Themes
Material
Width
19 mm
Height or length
82 mm
Year
Statement of significance
An example of the times when clothing was repaired or dissembled for materials rather than thrown away.
Also demonstrates the ingenuity of people by creating a tool or implement for the specific task to make the task easier to accomplish.
