Miniature Covered Basket
MakerProbably made by
Schaghticoke People
(Native American)
Dateabout 1860
MediumPlain-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 x 9 1/4 x 6 1/4in. (15.2 x 23.5 x 15.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1986.266.0a,b
DescriptionRectangular miniature covered storage basket made of plain-woven ash. The rectangular rim has half-round interior reinforcement and flat exterior reinforcement. The warp splints are medium width, and the weft splints are narrow to medium. The base is openwork. There is swabbing on the off warp splints in Spanish brown and bluing. The cover (.b) is missing.
Status
Not on view
