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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1830

GUSN

GUSN-25322

Description

Circular form wrapped and coiled open bowl. Sides curve gradually outward toward top. Top coil woven for extra strength. Bottom patterned w/ red, green and tan wrapped stripes projecting from center. Sides have green, black and red wrapped triangles w/ tan trim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baskets (containers)
straw (plant material)
Straw
BASKET

Associated Building

Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.5 x 13.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman

Accession Number

1985.612

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