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Unknown Maker, American

Nest of Five Nantucket Lightship Baskets

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, American

Culture

American

Title

Nest of Five Nantucket Lightship Baskets

Year

1850-1900

Medium

  • white oak,
  • rattan

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • white oak,
  • rattan

Materials

white oak

Dimensions

7.6 cm (3 inches) (height) a

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe

Object Number

77.163

Type

  • Basketry

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Unknown Maker, American
Nest of Five Nantucket Lightship Baskets, 1850-1900
white oak; rattan
7.6 cm (3 inches) (height) a
Gift of Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe 77.163

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