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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1870

GUSN

GUSN-175747

Description

Square baskets with square lid. Top of basket slightly tapered. Plain weave. Thick warp and thin weft. Top edge of basket and top edge of lid with wrapped weave.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baskets (containers)
wood (plant material)
weaving
Basket

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.757

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