Pill-shaped sewing basket with symmetrical base and lid, each with scallop-shaped sides. Wicker weave with darker dyed reeds forming decorative element on lid. The interior of the basket is padded with wool batting and lined with cream colored linen. The basket contains: two beaded and cardboard crosses; one black, yellow and cream ribbon, one purple ribbon, one cream colored ribbon [missing], one doll's dress, one paper and crosstitch picture frame, one green silk pin cushion and carrying case.
sewing baskets
wicker
reed (grass, material)
Container, Needlework
Basket, Needlework
Basket, Needlework
1925.775
Unknown
5 1/2 (H), 9 3/4 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Maria Howard Thacher and Miss Elizabeth M. Thacher
1925.774AB
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