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Basket

MakerPossibly made by Pequot People Native American

MakerPossibly made by Nipmuc People Native American

Date1840-1860

MediumPlain-woven ash

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 7 1/2 x 14 3/4 x 11 1/2in. (19.1 x 37.5 x 29.2cm)

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionRectangular, plain-woven ash basket, with a rectangular and oval rim. The rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. The basket has two handles attached on the interior. The warp and weft splints are medium to wide. The basket has unit painting colored with bluing and Spanish brown.

Object number1950.418.0

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