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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1870

GUSN

GUSN-67259

Description

Rectangular crosshatch weave. 2 small handles at each end. Possibly Algonquin Indian made.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baskets (containers)
ash (wood)
weaving
stamp-decorated
Basket
Splint
Basket

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

New England

Dimensions

6 x 17 x 11 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1927.2188

Places

Probably Lexington (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)
New England (United States) [general region]

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