Basket
Rattan two-handled basket, Hancock, MA
Description
Basket. Lidded, oval, light-colored rattan basket decreases in size toward base. Single lashing rims. Raised, oval lid of woven rattan and has a 7 1/4" x 2 1/2" rectangular design of straight strips in the center. Two movable handles of rattan wrapped in ash, and attached centrally at each side.
Notes
According to accession records, Eldress Emma B. King of the Canterbury, NH Shakers stated that the Shakers made baskets in this style, but this basket is European-made, possibly German.
Massachusetts Hancock
