Basket, Laundry

Black ash splint laundry basket, Church Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

Object ID:
1950.680.1
Community:
New York, Mount Lebanon
Description

Rectangular basket made of black ash splint; split rim with crossed lashing. Half-round rim on interior and exterior. 3/8" - 5/8" wide uprights; 1/4" - 3/8" wide weavers. Every other splint continues upward into an upright, while other splints are added to create the base. 5/8" wide double grip "ear" handles, double-notched, attached on the exterior on either end.

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

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