Covered Basket
MakerPossibly made by
Niantic People
Native American
Dateabout 1840
MediumOak
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 7/8 x 12 1/2 x 8in. (22.5 x 31.8 x 20.3cm)
Credit LineGift of Mariette Newman Fitch
DescriptionRectangular covered basket made of oak. The rectangular rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with flat interior and exterior reinforcement. The warp and weft splints are medium width. The base is openwork. The basket is decorated with unit designs colored with pink (red and white lead mixed) and bluing.
Object number1952.69.43a,b
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view1850-1860
1850-1880
1890-1900; possibly as late as 1945
about 1870
1830-1850
about 1890