Object Number 1959.2610 A, B

Object Name

Basket and cover

Category

Wood (other)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Pequot (Possible maker)

Place of Origin

New York or Vermont, Northeast, United States, North America

Origin Notes

Probably made in Vermont or northern New York State, likely by a Native American artist.

Date

1820-1850

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Underside; "Aunt Mary Hoyt's Bonnet/ basket." written in script

Subjects

Native American; Indigenous peoples

Materials

Splint; Dye

Techniques

Woven

Dimensions (inches)

10.5 (H) , 14.37 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

26.67 (H) , 36.51 (Diam)

Object Description

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