Basket

Black ash splint basket inscribed "P.H.", Church Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

Object ID:

1950.684.1

Community:

New York, Mount Lebanon

Description

Square base and circular, split rim with single lashing. The rim is half-round on the interior and exterior. Uprights 1/2" - 3/4" wide; weavers 3/8" - 1/2" wide. Additional splints added via a nailing technique form five cleats at the base. Double-grip ear handles are double-notched, and attached on the exterior.

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

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