Identifier:
132273
Description:
Brown wicker sewing basket with rose glass ring on lid. Lid adorned with two short strings of glass beads and coins; twin aqua tassles hangs off middle of lid, along with string tied in bow.;The glass, beads, and coins were produced in China and then imported to San Francisco, California, where they were attached to baskets made in traditional Chinese design. Such baskets were then often used as sewing baskets in the United States. Identified by Bennet Bronson, Ph.D., Professor of History, University of Illinois--Chicago, IL; tel: 312.665.7832.;1) Stamp inside basket reads "Made in China" in red ink, with red floral border.;The glass, beads, and coins were manufactured in China and exported to San Francisco, California. They were then attached to wicker baskets made there, according to traditional Chinese design. Such baskets were then often used by Americans to hold sewing equipment.
Materials:
Woven, Straw, Glass, Cloth, Metal
Dimensions:
3.2" h
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Oudersluys, Mrs. M. J.
Related Entity:
Oudersluys, Mrs. M. J. (donor)
Related Place:
China
