Basket
MakerMade by
Nipmuc People
Native American
Dateabout 1840
MediumPlain-woven ash and oak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 1/16 x 13 1/2 x 9 15/16in. (20.5 x 34.3 x 25.2cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRectangular plain-woven ash and oak basket. The rectangular to oval rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with flat interior and exterior reinforcement. The rim is colored blue. The warp and weft splints are medium width. The base is openwork. The basket is decorated with side chains and looping medallions.
Object number1986.270.0
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view1830-1850
1850-1860
1870-1890
about 1870
probably 1840-1870
1810-1820
1850-1880