Miniature Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Mohegan People
Native American
Dateabout 1850
MediumPlain-woven
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 9/16 x 8 3/4 x 6 3/4in. (11.6 x 22.2 x 17.1cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRectangular, plain-woven miniature basket with a rectangular to oval rim. The rim is double reinforced, with flat interior reinforcement and half-round exterior reinforcement. Bail handles that would have attached on the interior of the basket are missing. The warp and weft splints are medium width. The basket is colored with pink (made by mixing red and white lead) and blue.
Object number1950.459.0
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewprobably 1840-1870
1900-1930
about 1900
1810-1820