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Graceful handle of the flower basket can be hung on the wall.
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Baskets, Cultural Objects

Flower Basket

People
Maker/Creator: Unknown
Associated Person: Bertha Frances Mannon
Date
Unknown
Places
Wills Ridge (Alum Ridge District)
Material/Medium

Hickory splits

Specifications
  • Diameter (ear-to-ear): 5 inches
  • Diameter (opposite): 4 inches
  • Diameter (base): 3 inches
  • Height: 5 inches
  • Height with handle: 10 inches
Description

This lightweight split basket has a circular base with stakes that flare out at the rim.  The handle is inserted in the lower rows of weaving and is designed to allow room for a cut flower arrangement.  One of the stakes in the base of the basket is split.  This creates an odd number of stakes which allowed for continuous weaving around the sides.

Keywords
Split basket, flower basket
Bio Sketch

Bertha Frances Mannon (1906-2001) was the daughter of William Namon and Emma Jane Woodie Mannon.