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Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century

About the Item

9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket Lightship basket with wooden ears and original paint. The nails on the interior bottom indicate this was probably used as a vegetable basket, Unknown maker, c.1880-1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)Seat Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Paint,Reed,Carved,Painted,Turned,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU137523607962
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