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Sewing Basket

Basket

A sewing basket made of sweet grass. Basket has a lid that is attached to the back. Two handles on the side can be raised up for carrying. A loop and eye hold the backset closed. Most likely from the Southern United States.

2026.07.001

Genesee Country Village and Museum

circa 1885 - circa 1895

19th Century

United States of America

North America

9 in

10 in

13 in

Measurements taken with handles lowered and lid closed

Sweet grass

Splint

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