Woven splint basket in original dark grey paint, 19th century. Eared wooden handles, double wrapped rim. Excellent surface and condition. This basket was likely used as a fruit drying basket or a field basket. For similar examples see Nancy Schiffer, Baskets (Exton, 1984), p. 114. Dimensions: 15.5” x 14”, 6.75” high. Provenance: The Collection of Peter and Barbara Goodman.
