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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