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

Object number1986.272.0a,b

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.

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