Basket
MakerProbably made by
Nipmuc People
Native American
Date1840-1860
MediumPlain-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 3/4 x 12 1/4 x 12 11/16in. (17.1 x 31.1 x 32.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
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 fat, flat interior and exterior reinforcement. There is a cut-out handle at the top of two sides. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The base is openwork. The basket has four or more stamped designs, colored with Spanish brown and bluing.
Object number1915.2.4
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