Covered Basket
MakerMade by
Nipmuc People
(Native American)
Dateabout 1820
MediumPlain-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 5/8 x 12 1/2 x 10 3/8in. (21.9 x 31.8 x 26.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1950.487.0a,b
DescriptionRectangular covered storage basket made of plain-woven ash. The rectangular rim is double reinforced, with fat interior reinforcement and flat exterior reinforcement. The warp and weft splints are medium width, and there is one narrow-fitting splint at the bottom. The base is closed. The basket is decorated with unit, tight geometric, and open geometric designs in indigo and Spanish brown. The cover (.b) is fat and flat.
Status
Not on view
