Lunch basket

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Lunch basket

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.1042

Description

A maroon-colored, lunchbox-like, splint basket: The splints are 1/4" wide and are woven in groups of three; rectangular shape; lid attached with brass hinges; two reed fasteners on front.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

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

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Mark written in ink appears on bottom: "Made in Japan".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

10-1/4 in

Length

14-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (12.1 x 26 x 36.2 cm)

Material

Wood, brass, Reed

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Surface faded in parts; one reed fastener broken.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently not on NYAC appraisal.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Unknown, Missing