Basket

Name/Title

Basket

Entry/Object ID

2023.13.2

Description

Large bushel basket with Sweetser-style bottom. The bottom is woven of wooden splints, and the top edge is reinforced thick, curved splits nailed into place. There are 2 u-shaped connectors attached to the top, through which is u-shaped wooden handle that spans the width of the basket. The handle can be laid down, but only in one direction.

Context

Made by a member of the Sweetser family. Owned by a member of the Dopp family in South Burlington, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2023.13

Source or Donor

Dopp, Sarah L.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Place

Town

Stowe

County

Lamoille County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Basket

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Material

Ash Splint