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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-18563

Description

Wicker and braided grass basket w/ linen lining added. Lining uses red thread in decorative pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baskets (containers)
hand sewing
linen (material)
straw (plant material)
weaving
Linen
Straw
Woven
Machine Sewn
BASKET

Inscription

Stamp on bottom: ""4346a/ Z. & Co.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.25 x 9.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1250

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