Basket

Object Name:

Basket

Object ID:

1996.034

Creator:

George Smith (Attributed)Basketmaker

Place of Origin:

Bedford, NH (attributed)

Date:

1900-1925

Description:

Basket, woven ash splint. Attributed to George Smith, Bedford, NH, early 20th century. Square bottom, round top. Wide ash splints, ranging from 1" to 2". Bottom reinforced with flat iron straps, extra thick splints (exterior), and a wood board (interior). Two handles made from thick splints, bent into U-shape, and held in place with bent nails. Circular rim from thick splints, nailed. 1" diameter burn hole on side.

Material:

Wood
Ash
Iron

Dimensions:

H-17 W-14 D-13 Dia-18.75 inches

Provenance:

Basket came from barn at farm where donor formerly lived (Charles Beede farm, now known as Yankee Kingdom Farm), on Back River Road, Bedford, NH. This farm was next door to George Smith's house. Frank Grogan, Beede's son-in-law, said all farms in the area used these baskets. Smith was known for sturdy and long-lasting baskets.

Credit Line:

Gift of Helen F. Evans

People:

Smith, George

Subjects:

Baskets