Covered Basket
MakerProbably made by
Oneida People
(Native American)
Dateabout 1840
MediumAsh
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 7 3/4 x 13 x 9 3/8in. (19.7 x 33 x 23.8cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1986.271.0a,b
DescriptionRectangular covered storage basket made of ash. The rectangular rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior reinforcement and flat exterior reinforcement. The warp splints are medium to wide. Some weft splints are narrow, others are medium to wide. The basket has imitation swabbing and unit painting. The basket is colored with red lead; it has been touched up.
The cover (.b) was not located at the time of data entry.
The cover (.b) was not located at the time of data entry.
Status
Not on view
