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Feather basket

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1800-1850

GUSN

GUSN-24978

Description

Square base rising to circular sides in checker board weave. Flat woven top w/ holes on sides for handles. Oval wood bail handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

feather baskets
splints (lighting devices)
Splint
BASKET

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

17.5 x 8.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. John A. Jeffries

Accession Number

1930.749

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