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Sewing Basket
Sewing Basket

Sewing Basket

Date20th-mid 20th century
MediumStraw and reed splint
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 x 9 1/8 x 7 3/4in. (10.2 x 23.2 x 19.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineBequest of Martha R. Lambert
DescriptionOval sewing basket with a flat base, made of coiled straw bound together with splint. The top has a raised center, giving it the shape of a turban. The lower body has two straw handles bound by splint; one handle is located on each of the shorter sides of the basket.
Object number1979.68.768a,b
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