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Sewing Basket

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1840

GUSN

GUSN-67230

Description

Oblong, oval-shaped basket with tight fitted, hinged cover. Swollen body with twining weave and brown stripe. Two center bands in base and cover. Banded rim, base and cover edges. Three wicker loops in front for closure. One remaining hinge loop in back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sewing baskets
wicker
wood (plant material)
Container, Needlework
Basket, Needlework
Basket, Needlework

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1927.2151

Date

1840 (Circa)

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