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Object Number 40-43-10/19317
Display Title Basket--geometric design of yellow, green, orange, purple in false embroidery
Descriptions
Object Description Basket--geometric design of yellow, green, orange, purple in false embroidery; technique: twine weave.
Inventory Description Basket, cylindrical bowl, geometric design of yellow, green, orange, purple, bro
Classification
  • Basket
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 19.8 x 25.6 x 25 cm (7 13/16 x 10 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-43-10/19317
Provenance
Collector Caroline Tiffany Dyer Swaim (1900-1940)
Collector Joseph S. Swaim (1900-1940)
Donor Stanley Swaim (5/8/40)
Donor Donated by Dr. Loring T. Swaim (5/8/1940)
Donor Donated by Roger Swaim (5/8/1940)

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