Basket

MakerMade by Mohegan People (Native American)

Date1860-1870

MediumPlain-woven oak

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 7/8 x 13 1/2 x 10 3/8in. (14.9 x 34.3 x 26.4cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number1950.489.0

DescriptionRectangular, plain-woven oak work basket that progresses up to an oval rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with flat interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket has two small, fancy handles attached to the exterior; one on each short side. Imitation swabbing on the wefts is colored with Spanish brown and chrome yellow. Stamping all over the basket in bluing and Spanish brown looks like Iroquois leaves.

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