Basket
Date1820-1840
MediumPlain-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 10 1/16 x 17 7/8 x 15 3/8in. (25.6 x 45.4 x 39.1cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRectangular, plain-woven ash basket. The rectangular to oval rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with round interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket has two handles attached on the interior. The warp and the weft splints are medium to wide. The base is closed. The basket is decorated with floral and tight geometric designs, including medallions tied together with strawberry vines. The decorations are outlined with bluing and are colored in Mohegan pink.
Object number1950.443.0
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