Birch Bark Container with Top

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Birch Bark Container with Top

Description

Squared birch bark container with a circular opening at the top. Separate top.

Made/Created

Artist

Native American Unknown

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

In 2021 Gretchen Faulkner noted that it is hard to date such baskets and this one can best be dated as pre-1900.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

20 cm

Diameter

19 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of opening at top.

Material

Wood (Birch Bark)

Colors

Color

Tan

Color Notes

Natural color of the birch bark.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

The top is quite badly warped and doesn't fit easily on the container.