Hanging basket

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Hanging basket

Entry/Object ID

MP.98.17

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; 12" circular holes around base possibly for water drainage; 12 3/4" circular holes repeating between 1 " holes; 12 1/2" circular holes coordinate with larger holes; these holes used for chain or suspending wire.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

15 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 15 in. (26.7 x 38.1 cm)

Material

Terra cotta, Paint

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2004.33 - 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