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Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Basket for caps
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction. Image © Worcester Art Museum, all rights reserved.

Basket for caps

Date1700s
Mediumsplit reeds
Dimensions23.5 x 14 cm (9 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsCanework
Credit LineGift of Mr. E. Charles Francis
Object number1925.31
Descriptionround, in two halves; split reeds woven together with threads; two handles; used to hold caps worn by women. New England region.
ProvenanceOwnership history unknown. E. Charles Francis, Woonsocket, RI; to Worcester Art Museum, 1925
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