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Basket

Date20th century

MediumWoven rush, leather, metal, wood

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 7 x 14 1/2in. (17.8 x 36.8cm)

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

DescriptionRound woven rush basket with hinged cover, or lid. Sides have a thin, dark wooden trim, attached by small nails. Two leather straps, attached by metal studs, encircle the basket, each with a decorative metal fixture on one end which connects to a metal ring on the other. Lid is a rectangular shape, attached to basket by three metal coils, at the center is a torn leather handle connected to straps by metal rings. Leather is worn and metal has some corrosion.

Object number2005.180.51

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