Basket

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Basket

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.189

Description

Woven basket: tall cylindrical shape, sides taper slightly from top to bottom; weave is coiled splint and woven straw; stenciled decoration consists of a pair of cruciform motifs placed vertically four times on basket.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1900 - 1933 Date made: r. 1900 - 1933

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Top diameter 12 1/4"

Height

18-1/4 in

Diameter

9-5/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 9 5/16 in. (46.4 x 23.7 cm)

Material

Straw

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Upper rim is coming apart, overall slight breaking of straw, worn bottom, loss of splint. Stenciled crosses fading.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

No appraisal.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Warming Kitchen, First Floor