Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Basket |
Catalog Number |
KM2023.30.136 |
Other Number |
338 |
Description |
Small, Shaker-style basket plaited and woven on a mold. Basket is made from thin, finely woven black ash weavers with cane rims. Underside of basket includes pencilled signature that reads, "South Union, EAH, 1996." |
Collection |
Hester-Gilbert Collection |
Place of Origin |
Logan County, KY |
Makers Mark |
Signature is the place basket was made, maker initials, and date. |
Material |
Black Ash/Cane |
Artist |
Hester, Elizabeth Allen "Beth," b. 1956 |
Role Artist |
Basketmaker |
Search Terms |
Basket Basketmakers Basketmaking Folk Art Folk art, Kentucky Folk art, Kentucky Folk art Weaving |
Subjects |
Basket making Basket making--Kentucky Baskets Folk art Folk art Weaving |
People |
Hester, Elizabeth Allen "Beth," b. 1956 |
Date |
1996 |
Caption |
Ash "Shaker" Basket |
Number of Images |
2 |
Dimensions |
H-7 W-4.5 L-4.5 inches |
Dimension Details |
Base to rim = 4 inches Rim to top of handle = 3 |
Adoption Status |
Artifact adopted by White Oak Gatherers. This adoption supports costs associated with the care and conservation of our collections. |