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Again, thanks to all! The museum staff here are pleased to finally know their wonderful basket's origins. I certainly appreciate everyone's help!
See all the treasures here: http://fosters.com/woodman-museum-treasures We're only up to #15 so far...
Don't know how it got all the way to NH, but if you're ever in Dover, please visit the Woodman Institute Museum to see it! The Museum is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and the local newsp...
I have added 3 more pictures! Thanks, katherinescollections, for the tip!
OK, I just went to Museum and they let me handle the basket and take photos (I don't think I can post photos in this comment box, but if someone wants to email me at c.beaudoin@dover.nh.gov, I'd ...
Thank you all so much for your help. I'm going over to the Museum to investigate any provenance/history they have on its origins and to examine it more closely. Will look for coiling (what I read is t...
Thanks, I welcome all opinions!
In doing research this afternoon (I'm a librarian!) I think it might be a Yokut (Central California) basket from the early 20th century. It has the red and black rattlesnake pattern, the spirit figure...
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