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Covered Basket
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Covered Basket

Date1890-1908
MediumPlain-woven and wart-woven ash
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 9 1/4 x 8 3/16 x 7 3/4in. (23.5 x 20.8 x 19.7cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionFancy, round, bailed covered basket made of plain-woven and wart-woven ash. The round rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with round interior reinforcement and flat exterior reinforcement. The basket has double bail handles.
The warp and weft splints are narrow, and the warps are tapered to accomodate the cover. The base is closed.
Object number1950.455.0a,b
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