Needlework Basket

Name/Title

Needlework Basket

Entry/Object ID

1978.002.199

Description

Basket and lid woven of 1/2" wide strips of palm, reed or bamboo. Basket is squarish, with a long, looped (double) handle wrapped with 1/8" strips. Handle is stiched to bottom and sides, making a complete circle around the basket. Base is approx. 10" high and has a lid approx. 4" high, which fits over the top of the "base" . White paper tag on handle reads: "Mending basket which came around the horn according to CCH".

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Basket, Needlework

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Needlework

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

22 in

Width

10 in

Length

7 in

Location

Other

B1-b