Basket
MakerMade by
Eastern Cherokee People
Native American
Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by the
Case family
American
Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by the
Sheldon family
American
Dateabout 1940s - 1950s
MediumPlain-woven oak splints
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 7 3/8in. (21.6 x 31.8 x 18.7cm)
Credit LineGift of Marjorie Case Hartman
DescriptionRectangular, plain-woven oak basket. The oval rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket has a bail handle. The warp splints are medium width and inconsistent. The weft splints are narrow to medium and are inconsistent. The base is openwork. The basket is dyed with butternut and blood root.
Object number1982.25.13
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewprobably 1840-1870
1850-1860
1850-1880
1830-1850
1870-1890
1820-1870
about 1900