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Gift of Mary Huber in memory of her father, Carroll Alton Means, 1985.83.2  © 2011 The Connecti…
Covered Basket
Gift of Mary Huber in memory of her father, Carroll Alton Means, 1985.83.2 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Covered Basket

MakerMade by Molly Hatchett 1738 - 1829
Date1790-1820
MediumPlain woven ash
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Mary Huber in memory of her father, Carroll Alton Means
DescriptionSquare-bottomed covered basket with round rim and shoulder. The rounded rim is single wrapped. There are two ear handles on opposite sides. The basket is tapered near the top. Some of the vertical splints, are stained red. The basket is lined with a Connecticut Courant newspaper from 28 November 1846.
Object number1985.83.2a-b
Subject Terms
    On View
    On view
    Covered Basket
    Wampanoag People
    1850-1870; newspaper lining dated 1817 and 1821
    Covered Basket
    Nipmuc People
    1840
    Covered Basket
    Mahican People
    possibly 1790-1820
    Basket
    Tantaquidgeon family
    about 1890
    Covered Basket
    Abenaki People
    1890-1908
    Basket
    Mahican People
    about 1860
    Covered Basket
    Tunxis People
    1830-1860
    Basket
    Oneida People
    1860-1880
    Covered Basket
    Pequot People
    1830
    Miniature Covered Basket
    Bunker family
    1850-1870
    Covered Basket
    Mohegan People
    about 1820
    Covered Basket
    Nipmuc People
    1830-1840