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Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket, Attributed to Geo Washington Ray

About the Item

A small Nantucket lightship gathering basket with sturdy wooden ears, and a convex interior bottom with thee concentric lines typical of a George Washington Ray (1814-1891) made basket, circa 1870-1880. Measures: 4 ¾”.

Dimensions:
Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Diameter: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cane,Oak,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
North America
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1870
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Nantucket, MA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1375217451512

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