Classification
Description
A dark brown and pale green illuminated sock darner from the 1940s. This mushroom shaped darning aid has a phenol formaldehyde handle, whilst the green urea formaldehyde top shields a battery operated bulb.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer
Inscriptions
"Darn-A-Lite"
Object number
AIBDC : 0_6395
Date
1940 - 1949 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
plastic | |
bakelite - generic term | base |
PF | |
phenol formaldehyde | |
UF | top |
urea formaldehyde | |
metal | fittings |
Dimensions
Width
80mm
Length
120mm