Classification
Description
A dark brown and yellow illuminated sock darner from the 1940s. This mushroom shaped darning aid has a phenol formaldehyde handle, whilst the yellow urea formaldehyde top shields a battery operated bulb.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer
Inscriptions
moulded: "Darn-a-lite. Made in England" (underside of handle)
Object number
AIBDC : 006352SA
Date
1940 - 1949 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
plastic | |
bakelite - generic term | base |
PF | |
phenol formaldehyde | |
UF | top |
urea formaldehyde | |
metal | fittings |
Dimensions
Height
115mm
Diameter
77mm