Basket

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Basket

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.1006

Description

Pair of circular, footed baskets, "Cornflower pattern": Serrated rim; reticulated side; one knob on stem; flared foot rim on square base; hollow core, iron bolt attaches stand to basket; decoration consists of gilt bands on rim, basket openwork, base, stem, and foot; handpainted overall random pattern on white ground: A blue sprig flower, red oxide highlights, green leaves.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1830

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Square base

Height

9-1/4 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Diameter

9-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 9 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (23.5 x 11.4 x 24.8 cm)

Material

Porcelain, Iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Some rust of iron, some imperfections in porcelain, staining between two pieces, fading of gilt on base, wobbly top.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.1007 - Basket - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of pair; this is part of set MP.87.948-1020.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Warming Kitchen, First Floor, West Wall Shelf 1R