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Miniature Covered Basket
Miniature Covered Basket

Miniature Covered Basket

MakerProbably made by Tunxis People Native American
Date1840-1860
MediumAsh
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 7/8 x 10 1/8 x 7 3/8in. (14.9 x 25.7 x 18.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRectangular, miniature covered basket made of ash. The rectangular rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior reinforcement and thick, flat exterior reinforcement. The warp splints are medium width, and the weft splints are narrow to medium. The base is closed. Swabbing on all the warp splints alternates between red lead and bluing.
Object number1950.401.0a,b
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Covered Basket
    Tunxis People
    1840-1860
    Miniature Covered Basket
    Tunxis People
    1840-1860
    Basket
    Tunxis People
    about 1850
    Covered Basket
    Tunxis People
    1830-1860
    Basket
    Tunxis People
    about 1860
    Basket
    Tunxis People
    about 1850
    Miniature Covered Basket
    Schaghticoke People
    about 1860
    Covered Basket
    Pequot People
    1850-1860
    Covered Basket
    Schaghticoke People
    1850-1860
    Miniature Basket
    Penobscot People
    about 1890
    Covered Basket
    Nipmuc People
    about 1840
    Basket
    Mahican People
    1850-1860