Covered Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Nipmuc People
Native American
MakerPossibly made by
Niantic People
Native American
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Atwell family
American
Dateabout 1825
MediumPlain-woven ash and oak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 x 15 1/2in. (36.2 x 47.6 x 39.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the estate of Harriet G. Atwell
DescriptionCovered storage basket made of plain-woven ash and oak. The basket is rectangular, with a rectangular rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior reinforcement and fat exterior reinforcement. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The base is openwork. The basket is decorated with tight geometric designs in pink and blue.
Object number1915.2.2a-b
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