Covered Basket

MakerPossibly made by Pequot People (Native American)

MakerPossibly made by Niantic People (Native American)

Original OwnerProbably originally owned by Captain Joel Clark (1776-1859)

Date1840-1850

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 11 1/4 x 24 3/8 x 15in. (28.6 x 61.9 x 38.1cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Marion Douglas

Object number1948.15.1a,b

DescriptionRectangular covered storage basket with a rectangular rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The warp splints are medium width, and the weft splints are medium to wide. The base is openwork. Swabbing with a wash, possibly reddish-brown, may have been used on the warp splints. Unit designs, including chains, are colored with Spanish brown in oil. The basket interior is lined with paper.

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