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)
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 viewabout 1860
1820-1870
1820-1840
probably 1840-1870
about 1890
1890-1900
about 1875