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Basket

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-6337

Description

Ovoid-shaped with two semi-circular lids, hinged at center of top with latches applied to ends of each lid; deep straight-sided body with a clasp at each end; arched handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baskets (containers)
rattan
Rattan
BASKET

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11.5 x 9 x 12.625 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1243

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