Covered Basket
MakerProbably made by
Tunxis People
(Native American)
Date1840-1860
MediumAsh
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 10in. (21.6 x 41.9 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1950.435.0a,b
DescriptionRectangular, covered storage basket made of ash. The rectangular rim is double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The warp splints are medium width, and the weft splints are narrow to medium. There is swabbing on all the warp splints in red lead (?) and bluing.
Status
Not on view
