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Miniature Basket
Miniature Basket

Miniature Basket

MakerMade by the Matthews family Native American
MakerMade by Mohegan People Native American
Dateabout 1890
MediumPlain-woven ash (?)
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including handle x width x depth): 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (16.5 x 16.5 x 14cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Albert C. Bates
DescriptionMiniature rectangular basket made of plain-woven ash. The round rim is single wrapped and double reinforced with thick, flat interior and exterior reinforcement. A bail handle is attached on the interior of the basket. The warp splints are medium width, and the weft splints are narrow.
Object number1950.429.2
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Miniature Covered Basket
    Bunker family
    1850-1870
    Miniature Basket
    Penobscot People
    about 1890
    Miniature Basket
    Pequot People
    probably 1840-1870
    Miniature Basket
    Narragansett People
    1870-1900
    Miniature Basket
    Nipmuc People
    1850-1880
    Basket
    Tantaquidgeon family
    about 1890
    Basket
    Tunxis People
    about 1860
    Basket
    Unknown
    about 1900
    Covered Basket
    Nipmuc People
    1840
    Basket
    Tunxis People
    about 1850
    Basket
    Mahican People
    1850-1860
    Basket
    Mohegan People
    1810-1820