Sewing Basket
MakerMade by
Unknown
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)
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
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewearly 20th century
about 1940s - 1950s
about 1840
1856-1864
19th century
1820-1840
about 1850
19th century
1850-1860
1880-1885
1870-1890