Covered Basket
MakerMade by
Nipmuc People
(Native American)
Date1830-1840
MediumPlain-woven
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 15 1/4 x 19 x 18 5/8in. (38.7 x 48.3 x 47.3cm)
Other (diameter of cover): 18 3/8in. (46.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1950.456.0a,b
DescriptionSquare, plain-woven covered basket with a round cover and round rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with round interior reinforcement and flat exterior reinforcement. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The base is closed. Unit designs are colored with Spanish brown and bluing. The round cover (.b) is convex and domed.
Status
Not on view
