Basket

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Basket

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.323 a-b

Description

Basket, oval, of finely woven flat straw, with large loop carrying handle and separated domed lid: Large diamond motif woven into ends and sides; center band of repeating step design in darker straw encircles body; raised ribs border body and lid; lid and bottom of basket woven in undulating manner radiating from center.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1900

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.87.323 A-B

MP.87.323a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

18 in

Width

11 in

Length

15-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 15 1/2 in. (45.7 x 27.9 x 39.4 cm)

Material

Straw

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently not on appraisal.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom