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1949.10.46.1

Rectangular basket tray with purple decoration and single handle.

1949.10.46.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular basket tray with purple decoration and single handle.
Long description
Rectangular basket tray with purple decoration and single handle, originally containing a bundle of embroidery patterns on paper and card [.2], a bundle of thread [.3] and an embroidery sample [.4].
Cultural groups
English
Date / Period
Date made: 1800-1900
Date collected
By 1949
Acquisition information
Donated: 1949
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Length: max 168 mm, Width: max 85 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1949.10.46.1
Research and responses

In the 1901 census she is listed as being aged 15, born in Crediton Devon and living in Hastings [presumably Sussex] ‘on own means’ [Alison Petch [as part of 'The Other Within' project 2006-9] 23/02/2007]

Search terms: Basketry, Basket

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