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Basket

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-38985

Description

Oval reed and wicker basket. The basket is constructed of reeds wrapped with wicker in a twining weave pattern with three rows of an open-weave pattern of circular loops on the sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baskets (containers)
reed (grass, material)
wickerwork
weaving
reed (grass, material)
Basket, Food
Basket, Fruit
Basket, Fruit

Inscription

"Willson" (handwritten)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 3/4 x 13 1/2 x 11 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Amy L. Willson

Accession Number

1937.277

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