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Basket

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1870-1900

GUSN

GUSN-18037

Description

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.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 x 7.5 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2163

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