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Object Number 40-43-10/19315
Display Title Small basket--horizontal, zigzag design of yellow, brown on dark ground
Descriptions
Object Description Small basket--horizontal, zigzag design of yellow, brown on dark ground in false embroidery; technique: twine weave.
Inventory Description Cylindrical basket, geometric band design, rim broken, torn.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 14.4 x 19.3 x 21 cm (5 11/16 x 7 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-43-10/19315
Provenance
Collector Caroline Tiffany Dyer Swaim (1900-1940)
Collector Joseph S. Swaim (1900-1940)
Donor Stanley Swaim (5/8/40)
Donor Donated by Roger Swaim (5/8/1940)
Donor Donated by Dr. Loring T. Swaim (5/8/1940)

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