Splint Drying Basket

Name/Title

Splint Drying Basket

Description

Shallow, rectangular splint basket for drying fruit, herbs, or vegetables

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Native American Unknown

Role

Basket Weaver

Date made

1890 - 1910

Time Period

late 19th or early 20th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Date suggested by Gretchen Faulkner in 2021.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

6 cm

Width

46.5 cm

Length

51.5 cm

Material

Splint

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

The rim is badly frayed in sections.