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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-18015

Description

Gourd shaped hanging basket w/ lid, leather and straw weave, leather on outside only. Lid has leather piece in center, straw ridge on bottom for tighter closure. Rope handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baskets (containers)
leather
straw (plant material)
weaving
Leather
Straw
Woven
BASKET

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.25 (H), 5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2148

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