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Fruit basket

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1900

GUSN

GUSN-67269

Description

Reed fruit basket with scalloped, open weave sides that flare out from round, radiating weave base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baskets (containers)
wicker
reed (grass, material)
Basket, Food
Basket, Fruit
Basket, Fruit

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 (H), 14 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1927.2162

Places

Probably Lexington (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

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