Covered Basket

MakerPossibly made by Nipmuc People (Native American)

MakerPossibly made by Niantic People (Native American)

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Atwell family (American)

Dateabout 1825

MediumPlain-woven ash and oak

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 x 15 1/2in. (36.2 x 47.6 x 39.4cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of the estate of Harriet G. Atwell

Object number1915.2.2a,b

DescriptionCovered storage basket made of plain-woven ash and oak. The basket is rectangular, with a rectangular rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior reinforcement and fat exterior reinforcement. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The base is openwork. The basket is decorated with tight geometric designs in pink and blue.

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