E1348: Indian Openwork Basket

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1348

Classification Category:

4:Tools & Equipment for Materials ➞ Basket, Broom, Brushmaking T&E

Marks/Labels:

Boston Children's Museum Archival Number (under lid): AW 116a

Luther College Ethnographic Collection Archival Number (under lid): E1348

Materials:

botanical ➔ straw

Dimensions:

22 cm L
17 cm W
8 cm H

Provenance of Object:

The object was gifted to the Boston Children's Museum in 1915 by Misses Bailey. The Boston Children's Museum gifted the object to the Luther College Ethnographic Collection in 2016.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ India

Production Date:

Prior to 1915

Source Locality:

India

Acquisition Date:

1915

Description:

An openwork straw basket, that is rectangular in shape with a removable lid. No usage of dyes, remaining natural in color.

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