Hanging basket

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Hanging basket

Entry/Object ID

MP.2004.33

Description

Terra cotta basket, gothic revival style: the form has a rounded lip which curves into a concave frieze of flower and dart, then protrudes out into concave shape with pierced holes and raised triangular points; narrows at neck, interlaced upside-down heart pattern around top lip; underneath is a ribbed triangular shaped finial connected to the base by the center, also pierced between connecting arms; circular holes around base possibly for water drainage; circular holes repeating between holes; circular holes coordinate with larger holes; these holes used for chain or suspending wire. Finial broken.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

8 in

Diameter

17 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 x 17 in. (20.3 x 43.2 cm)

Material

Terra cotta, Paint

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Broken finial.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.98.17 - Hanging basket - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Complex, Coach House - Basement

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial