Covered Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Wampanoag People
(Native American)
Original OwnerProbably originally owned by
Captain Joel Clark
(1776-1859)
Date1850-1870; newspaper lining dated 1817 and 1821
MediumPlain-woven, possibly white ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 11 3/4 x 18 1/2 x 13 1/2in. (29.8 x 47 x 34.3cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Marion Douglas
Object number1948.15.2a,b
DescriptionPlain-woven covered storage basket, possibly made of white ash. The basket is rectangular, with a flat, rectangular rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with flat interior and exterior reinforcement. The warp splints are medium width and the weft splints are medium to wide. Swabbing on odd wefts is colored with walnut stain. The base of the basket is lined with an 1817 newspaper, and the sides and cover are lined with an 1821 Connecticut Courant.
Status
Not on view
