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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1775-1840

GUSN

GUSN-25302

Description

Rectangular hickory splint basket w/out cover. Patterned weave: 3 thin, 1 thick splint. Partially dyed w/ walnut. Holds 1 peck.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baskets (containers)
hickory (wood)
splints (lighting devices)
Hickory
Splint
BASKET

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8.5 x 12.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1918.1624

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