Mold, Basket Weaving

Basket form, Hancock, MA

Object ID:
1957.8723.1
Community:
Massachusetts, Hancock
Makers
Shaker
Description

Basket mold with form and shaft (slotted). Turned of one piece of wood, possibly Atlantic white cedar. Form is six-sided, measuring 1". Bottom about 2 1/2" in diameter and concave. Center is raised and about 7/8" in diameter at top. Shaft forms from this point. Top of form has pin holes.

Massachusetts Hancock

Massachusetts Hancock

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