Miniature Basket
MakerMade by
Wampanoag People
Native American
Dateabout 1840
MediumPlain-woven
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 7/8 x 8 15/16 x 5 3/16in. (7.3 x 22.7 x 13.2cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRectangular, plain-woven, miniature work basket with a rectangular to oval rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with flat interior and exterior reinforcement. Handles attach the rim and ear of the basket. The warp splints are medium width, and the weft splints are narrow to medium. The base is openwork.
Object number1950.460.0
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view1850-1860
about 1850
probably 1840-1870
1860-1880
about 1875
about 1875
about 1890
1850-1880
1870-1890