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Gift of David S. Burdge and Nancy C. Burdge, 1991.41.1a, b, Connecticut Historical Society, Cop…
Basket
Gift of David S. Burdge and Nancy C. Burdge, 1991.41.1a, b, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Basket

Dateabout 1840
MediumWoven reed
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 3/4 x 18 x 14 1/4in. (12.1 x 45.7 x 36.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of David S. Burdge and Nancy C. Burdge
DescriptionShallow basket made of woven reeds. The base is rectangular, progressing up to an oval rim. A small, raised handle extends above the top of each of the two short sides. A small, circular basket rests unsecured inside, and seven other small baskets are mounted to the sides of the main basket.
Object number1991.41.1a,b
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Basket
    Enfield Shaker Community
    19th century
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    Yale family
    about 1920
    Sewing Basket
    Unknown
    20th-mid 20th century
    Basket
    Unknown
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    Lewis Fox family
    1870-1910
    Covered Basket
    Unknown
    19th century
    Covered Basket
    Unknown
    19th century
    Basket
    Unknown
    about 1920
    Basket
    Unknown
    19th century
    Basket
    Unknown
    early 20th century
    Basket
    Unknown