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1800-1850
GUSN-6338
Elongated ovoid-shaped basket; body tapers inward from top to bottom; hinged lid with velvet applique panel with needlework; basket interior and interior of lid lined with turquoise satin; tall arched handle; clasp on side.
baskets (containers)
needlepoint (needleworking)
rattan
satin
velvet (fabric weave)
Rattan
Velvet
Satin
Needlework
BASKET
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
12 x 6.875 x 10.875 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1244
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