Miniature Basket
MakerProbably made by
Mohegan People
Native American
MakerPossibly made by
Pequot People
Native American
Date1820-1860
MediumPlain-woven oak?
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 8 1/8 x 6 15/16 x 6 7/16in. (20.6 x 17.6 x 16.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionMiniature, square bailed basket made of plain-woven oak (?). The round rim is single wrapped and double reinforces, with half-round interior and exterior reinforcement. A bailed handle attaches on the outside of the basket. The base is openwork. The basket is decorated with rows of units in an unusual design. There is verdigris in the varnish, and it is very dark.
Object number1950.431.0
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