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Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.50  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Basket
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.50 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Basket

Date20th century
MediumWoven rush, leather, metal, wood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height x width): 14 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/2in. (36.8 x 21 x 21.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionWoven rush basket with matching lid. Along bottom of basket is a narrow, dark wooden trim. Rusted metal nails attach two worn leather straps that run over the top of the lid with metal buckles in the front which have flower-like designs. Metal fixtures attach two thick leather handles to the lid.





Object number2005.180.50
On View
Not on view
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.51  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
20th century
Trunk
Unknown
leather 1750-1770, trunk 1805
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2007.4.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undet…
Albert G. Walker
1858
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.226  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Lamson and Hubbard
early 20th century
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.37  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
20th century
Shoes
Unknown
about 1965
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.124  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Antonio Francolini
20th century
Chest with Drawer
Samuel Nettleton
1710-1740
Armchair
Unknown
1750-1775