Object Number 2011.0051.024

Object Name

Tool (for needlework) (Basket)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Davison B. Hawthorne

Creator (Role)

Shakers

Place of Origin

Alfred, Maine, New England, United States, North America

Origin Notes

Made in the Shaker community located in Alfred, ME.

Date

1900-1950

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Bottom; Shaker Goods, Alfred, ME, Trademark

Subjects

Shaker

Materials

Poplar, yellow; Silk; Leather (kid); Paper

Techniques

Woven

Dimensions (inches)

2 (H) , 6.25 (L) , 2.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

5.08 (H) , 15.875 (L) , 5.715 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Catalogue] 1908 Catalog of Fancy Goods Made at Shaker Village Alfred York County Maine.
• Similar basket from this Shaker community on page 4, plate 1