Green Darn-A-Lite

Side view of a darning mushroom showing the bulb. Side view of a darning mushroom showing the handle.
Side view of a darning mushroom showing the bulb. Side view of a darning mushroom showing the handle.

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

Dimensions
Width
80mm
Length
120mm

Colour