Sturdy basket made with wide ash splints. The handle is carved, with deep notches to attach at the basket rim. The color is nearly all natural, with two bands of brown dyed splints one row below the rim.
Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Northeast
Continent
North America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Marked on the bottom of the basket is: EE McDonald 1018(?) W Lapeer
Possibly the maker, or a prior owner?
Dimensions
Height
12 in
Width
12-5/8 in
Length
15-1/2 in
Material
Ash Splint, Ash Splint - Dyed
Plaited Basket Details
Primary Plaiting Type
Plain Plaiting, 1/1 interval, closed spacing
Additional Plaiting Type
Twill Plaiting, 2/2 interval, closed spacing
Plaited Construction Notes
Basket body is 1/1 plain plaiting; base/start is 2/2 twill plaiting
