Covered Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Wampanoag People
(Native American)
Date1850-1870
MediumPlain-woven ash and oak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 9 3/4 x 12 7/8 x 8 7/8in. (24.8 x 32.7 x 22.5cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1986.263.0a,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 warp splints are medium to wide. The weft splints are narrow to medium. There is swabbing on the weft splints in walnut stain and a reddish-brown that may be hemlock. There is also imitation swabbing over most of the basket in reddish-brown. The basket is decorated with unit painting.
Status
Not on view
