Name/Title
Winnebago Picnic BasketDescription
Large, sturdy picnic basket made by weaver Margaret Decorah of Wisconsin Dells in 1972 at the age of 84. It is in excellent condition, other than fading of the dyed splints on the exterior and a couple of small, probably water, stains on the lid. Superbly made carved, bent handles.Made/Created
Date made
1972Place
City
Wisconsin DellsState/Province
WisconsinCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
NortheastContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Height
11-1/2 inWidth
14-1/2 inLength
19 inPlaited Basket Details
Primary Plaiting Type
Wicker Plain Plaiting, 1/1 interval, closed spacingPlaiting Finish
Compound Binding, Coiled SelvageOther Decoration Materials and Types
Decoration Material
Ash Splint - DyedDecoration Type
Basic