Small, hinged basket used to carry and store a lady's hat. Round woven basket with conforming lid. Natural braided straw bands and black wicker wove together in checked pattern. Decorative black wicker handles.
baskets (containers)
accessories
handbags
caps (headgear)
braiding
reed (grass, material)
straw (plant material)
wickerwork
reed (grass, material)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Straw
Reed
Braided
Purse
"Belonged to Susan Hershey Thayer, mother of Susan H. F. Burr." (Note attached to hat 1988.497.1)
Unknown
5 (D), 9 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Willie Ousler
1988.497.2
Title Hat Accession Number 1988.497.1
Title Bonnet Basket Accession Number 1930.869
Title Bonnet Basket Accession Number 1944.110
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