Basket

European-made rattan picnic basket, Canterbury, NH

Object ID:
1952.5089.1a,b,c
Community:
New Hampshire, Canterbury
Description

Woven rectangular rattan basket with slightly curved sides and recessed base. Two loops at top, one on either side of short side jut out about 1/2". A wide rectangle divides the open top into two halves and a rattan arched handle connects on the short ends of the rectangle. Rectangular wood lid wrapped with rattan-edges are rounded, fits over half of the top of the box. Has small rattan or reed to tie to attached loops on box in order to secure closure.

New Hampshire Canterbury

New Hampshire Canterbury

Do you have information you'd like to share?

CONTACT US

Shaker Museum updates records with information as it becomes available.

Copyright of this artwork Citation rules

Citation rules

Shaker Museum Basket. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=3656. Accessed on November 17, 2024

We are dedicated to making the cultural heritage of the Shakers available to the public for free.

DONATE