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Basket

MakerPossibly made by Tunxis People Native American
Dateabout 1850
MediumAsh
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 12 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2in. (31.1 x 29.2 x 29.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionSquare, bailed work basket made of ash. The square rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. A bail handle attaches on the interior of the basket and crosses over the top. The warp and weft splints are medium width. The base is openwork. There is swabbing on the warp splints in indigo and whitewash.
Object number1950.428.0
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Basket
    Tunxis People
    about 1860
    Basket
    Tunxis People
    about 1850
    Miniature Covered Basket
    Tunxis People
    1840-1860
    Covered Basket
    Tunxis People
    1830-1860
    Miniature Covered Basket
    Tunxis People
    1840-1860
    Covered Basket
    Tunxis People
    1840-1860
    Basket
    Nipmuc People
    1820-1870
    Basket
    Schaghticoke People
    1820-1840
    Miniature Basket
    Pequot People
    probably 1840-1870
    Miniature Basket
    Penobscot People
    about 1890
    Miniature Covered Basket
    Bunker family
    1850-1870
    Miniature Basket
    Narragansett People
    1870-1900