Basket

Name/Title

Basket

Entry/Object ID

2017.8.1

Description

Basket made by George Bowman, oval rib, hand-carved handle, cross-and-folded ring wrapping forms knot to hold ends of ribs, square-cut nails at bottom fasten hoops (putting the date before 1890), high placement of rim hoop creates great depth, 11"h (7 3/4" side height) x 14"w (at top) x 12"d, unknown whether made before emancipation/before 1890.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bowman, George

Date made

1860 - 1890

Dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

14 in

Depth

12 in