Covered Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Pequot People
(Native American)
Date1830-1840
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 10 5/8 x 13 1/2 x 13in. (27 x 34.3 x 33cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1950.491.0a,b
DescriptionCovered storage basket. The rim is double wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The warp splints are medium to wide, and they are tapered toward the center. Some weft splints are narrow, while others are medium to wide. The basket is decorated with a pink and green chain, possibly using Mohegan pink.
Status
On view
