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1834-1899
GUSN-6334
Octagonal rim with simple, plain weave ovoid body surmounting an oval foot ring; wool needlpoint decoration on front of body of butterfly and flowers motif.
baskets (containers)
wool (textile)
willow (wood)
needlepoint (needleworking)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
figure- and animal-derived motifs
butterflies
willow (wood)
Willow
Wool
Needlework
Butterfly
Flower
BASKET
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
3.25 x 10.75 x 5.75 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1240
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