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Basket

MakerProbably made by Nipmuc People Native American

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Atwell family American

Dateabout 1824

MediumPlain-woven ash

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 7 3/16 x 10 3/4in. (18.3 x 27.3cm)

Credit LineGift of the estate of Harriet G. Atwell

DescriptionSquare, plain-woven ash basket with a round rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The handles are attached on the interior of the basket. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The base is closed. Tight geometric designs in Spanish brown and indigo decorate the basket.

Object number1915.2.1

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