Basket

MakerPossibly made by Harold Tantaquidgeon (Native American)

MakerMade by Mohegan People (Native American)

Date1890-1900; possibly as late as 1945

MediumOak

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 1/2 x 15 1/4 x 12 3/8in. (16.5 x 38.7 x 31.4cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineBequest of George Dudley Seymour

DescriptionRectangular, oak basket with an oval rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. Two handles attach on the interior of the basket, one at each short side. The warp splints are medium to wide, and the weft splints are medium width. The base is closed. There is swabbing on random warps and wefts executed in bluing. Unit and tight geometric designs, including medallions, are executed in two shades of bluing and possibly Venetian red.

Object number1945.1.1521

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