Basket

MakerProbably made by Nipmuc People (Native American)

Date1840-1860

MediumPlain-woven ash

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 3/4 x 12 1/4 x 12 11/16in. (17.1 x 31.1 x 32.2cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of the estate of Harriet G. Atwell

Object number1915.2.4

DescriptionSquare, plain-woven ash basket with a round rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with fat, flat interior and exterior reinforcement. There is a cut-out handle at the top of two sides. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The base is openwork. The basket has four or more stamped designs, colored with Spanish brown and bluing.

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