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Reed Gathering Basket

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-310414

Description

Wicker weave gathering basket. Basket is oval with tall sides and single, loop carrying handle. A paper tag is tied to the handle with red printing that reads "Cape Cod Summer Fete." "Mrs David Crocker" is handwritten below the printing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

gathering baskets
wicker
reed (grass, material)
Container, Crop
Basket, Gathering
Basket, Gathering

Inscription

"Cape Cod Summer Fete" and "Mrs David Crocker" (Printed and Handwritten.)

Associated Building

Crocker Tavern (Barnstable, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

C97
A3161

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Julia G. Crocker

Accession Number

1933.6146

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