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Rectangular market basket owned by Bertha Mannon.
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Baskets, Cultural Objects

Rectangular Market Basket

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

Hickory

Specifications
  • Length: 19 inches
  • Width (ear to ear): 13  1/2 inches
  • Height: 9 inches
  • Height with handle: 16 inches
Description

Inch wide stakes were used in weaving this large hickory-split basket.  A hole was drilled into one side of the carved hickory handle so that a wire could be threaded through to secure the rim to the handle. The rim has a crossed lashing.

Keywords
split basket, market basket
Bio Sketch

Bertha Frances Mannon (1906-2001) was the daughter of William Namon and Emma Jane Woodie Mannon. This basket came from her estate sale.