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Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger
$4,500
£3,368.18
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About the Item
7 ½” open round Nantucket lightship basket with
brass ears , “R Folger Maker Nantucket, Mass” is
stenciled on the interior bottom, circa 1875
Rowland Folger (1803-1883).
- Creator:Rowland Folger (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1875
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU137528637113
Rowland Folger
Rowland Folger was an American folk art artist, weaver and designer, born in 1803. He used hand-woven oak, brass and cane as the primary materials to create his artwork.
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