Sewing Basket

Name/Title

Sewing Basket

Entry/Object ID

2026.07.001

Description

A sewing basket made of sweet grass. Basket has a lid that is attached to the back. Two handles on the side can be raised up for carrying. A loop and eye hold the backset closed. Most likely from the Southern United States.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1885 - circa 1895

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

9 in

Width

10 in

Length

13 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements taken with handles lowered and lid closed

Material

Sweet grass, Splint