Basket
MakerProbably made by
Mohegan People
Native American
Dateabout 1880
MediumPlain-woven ash and oak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 7 7/8 x 13 x 12in. (20 x 33 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Miss Anne Copley
DescriptionPlain-woven ash and oak basket with a square base that progresses upward to an oval rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior reinforcement and fat, flat exterior reinforcement. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The base is closed. The basket has stamping all over in Spanish brown and bluing.
Object number1951.30.5
InscribedOld accession number "1576" written in black ink on the underside.Subject Terms
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