Covered Basket

MakerPossibly made by Pequot People (Native American)

Dateabout 1820

MediumPlain-woven ash

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 13 1/4 x 14 1/2 x 14 1/2in. (33.7 x 36.8 x 36.8cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number1950.497.0a,b

DescriptionSquare covered storage basket made of plain-woven ash. The round rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior reinforcement and flat exterior reinforcement. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The base is closed. The basket is painted with abstract floral designs and berries in bluing and pink. The cover (.b) is closed and convex.

Status

Not on view