Basket
MakerProbably made by
Nipmuc People
Native American
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Atwell family
American
Date1820-1870
MediumPlain-woven ash and oak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 11 1/4 x 10 5/16 x 10 5/8in. (28.6 x 26.2 x 27cm)
Credit LineGift of the estate of Harriet G. Atwell
DescriptionBailed work basket made of plain-woven ash and oak. The basket is square, with a round rim. The rim is double wrapped and double reinforced, with thick, flat interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket has a rectangular bail handle that crosses over the top. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The base is openwork. The basket has unit painting in indigo and red lead.
Object number1915.2.5
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewabout 1850
probably 1840-1870
1850-1880
1820-1830
1850-1860
1830-1850
about 1870