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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-18019

Description

Round covered basket (.1) containing 4 smaller lidded baskets (.2-.5). Larger basket has slip cover. Smaller baskets are triangular, (quadrants) and have hinged lids. Straw pulled and knotted on edges only, natural color. Hole in center of each.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baskets (containers)
knotting
straw (plant material)
Straw
Knotted
BASKET

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

24316

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.25 (H), 9.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2152.1

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