Covered Basket
MakerProbably made by
Nipmuc People
(Native American)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Atwell family
(American)
Dateabout 1820
MediumPlain-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 10 1/2 x 15 1/8 x 14 1/2in. (26.7 x 38.4 x 36.8cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the estate of Harriet G. Atwell
Object number1915.2.3a,b
DescriptionCovered storage basket made of plain-woven ash. The basket is rectangular, with a tapered neck and a round rim. The 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 openwork. The basket is decorated with tight geometric and open geometric designs in pink, made by mixing red and white lead paint.
Status
Not on view
