Circular basket. Black ash splint: uprights 1 1/8" w and weavers 5/8"-3/4" w. Flattened rim, 1 1/8" w, on inner and outer top of basket, secured by metal nails. Two metal staples protrude out approximately 1" on either side of rim, double-grip "ear" handles in place. Handles are 1" w, single-notched and come down on outside. Base slightly raised with weavers in circular pattern and split upright in center, 4" in diameter.
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Shaker Museum Basket. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=3456. Accessed on October 2, 2024
