Letter from Sarah J. Henderson to Harry George

Name/Title

Letter from Sarah J. Henderson to Harry George

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.222D

Description

Letter from Sarah J. Henderson to Harry George noting the shipment of photographs and discussing Clatsop baskets. Vol 1 P. 222D Your favor of the 6th instant was duly received and should have been answered eer this had I not been repeatedly disappointed about photographing baskets for your inspection. The photo I now enclose to you (5 in number) are with one exception more dim then they should be, but you will remember most of the baskets shown except the group of 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, & 25, and in this photo the pattern on the basket is well brought out. I enclose you price list of such baskets as I suppose you may be interested. The Clatsop basket I am keeping for you. Soe basket fanciers are expected soon as the list ^I enclose may be broken by them. You will please return these photos immediately after making your selection. Yours respectfully The accompanying page is titled "Indian Basket List, June 30th, 1908' It lists 28 items with specific descriptions and marks for each entry. The items are numbered and checked off, showing the meticulous documentation of baskets, the prices are alongside the item.

Subject

Henderson, Sarah J. Portland, Oregon Baskets Clatsop

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection