This square basket has a square, hinged lid that is set at a 45 degree angle from the sides of the basket, giving the basket a "diamond" orientation with a square opening. This form is often called a "handkerchief basket." It is woven with ash splints and sweetgrass and has a pair of small rings set...
Date:
1860-1900
Maker:
unknown
Material:
weaving, ash (wood), textile components
GUSN:
18031
Accession Number:
1998.2157