Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Pequot People
Native American
MakerPossibly made by
Nipmuc People
Native American
Date1820-1830
MediumPlain-woven
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 13 3/8 x 11 3/4 x 11 3/8in. (34 x 29.8 x 28.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionSquare, bailed work basket with a round rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior reinforcement and round exterior reinforcement. A bail handle attaches on the interior of the basket. The base is closed. The basket is decorated with unit, tight geometric, and open geometric designs, including bars, in blue/orange.
Object number1950.490.0
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