Needlework Basket; Lid

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Needlework Basket; Lid

Entry/Object ID

1972.028.499 a-b

Description

Circular basket with lid used for sewing materials. Woven of fine material, possibly bamboo? Has been stained a brownish red color. Lid is decorated with a thin braided cord of golden brown color. Circular metal medallion with Chinese characters is attached to the basket lid with a braid that has been knotted in an intricate design and has a pink glass bead attached to it. Lid is slightly indented in the center.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Bull, Edna

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-72 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

basket; lid, needlework basket; lid

Created By

vanThiel, Mischelle

Create Date

March 4, 1995

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

July 17, 2024