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Work basket
1900-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5647 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5647 A
Object Name
Work basket
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This work table basket was possibly made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric, previously dated 1775-1825, was probably made in Europe between 1800 and 1850.
Date
1900-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned on tag
Inscription: recto and verso: "REPRODUCTION / BASKET FROM / 1957.894" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSFF.130.1"(crossed out) [over] "1969.5647 A" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
17.5 (W) x 14.825 (D) x 12.125 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
44.45 (W) x 37.66 (D) x 30.8 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, excluding fringe. Fringe L: 4 inches.