Small rectangular lidded basket w/ square weave design on 2 ends. Hinged lid, 3 loops on front for tied closure. Natural straw, primarily warp weave. Inside solid frame visible, X-shape on ends.
baskets (containers)
straw (plant material)
weaving
Straw
Woven
BASKET
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
4 x 7.5 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.2163
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