Covered Basket
MakerMade by
Schaghticoke People
(Native American)
Date1850-1860
MediumPlain-woven ash and oak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 11 1/2 x 23 x 17in. (29.2 x 58.4 x 43.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRectangular covered storage basket made of plain-woven ash and oak. The rectangular rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The shoulder is flared. The warp splints are medium to wide. Some weft splints are narrow, others are medium to wide. The base is openwork. There is swabbing on the exterior of the rim in bluing. The odd warp splints have swabbing in yellow and Spanish brown. The odd weft splints have swabbing in bluing. The basket is decorated with unit painting.
Object number1986.272.0a,b
On View
Not on view1860-1870