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Description
Photograph of a collection of 28 unidentified Indian baskets on display, photographed ca.1900. They are displayed on two tiers covered with a cloth and hanging from a blanket backdrop outside (judging from the foliage visible in the background on both sides). They are mostly shaped like shallow cones or bowls. They generally increase in size going down. They have differing woven patterns including stripes, zig-zags, diamonds, steps, etc.
Type
image
Format
2 photographs : glass photonegative, photoprint, b&w 17 x 22 cm. glass plate negatives photographic prints photographs
Indians--Arts and crafts--Basketry Indians of North America Indians of North America--Industries Baskets Indians of North America--Basket making Tribal areas
Time Period
circa 1900
Place
USA
Source
1-162- [Microfiche number] 3287 [Accession number] CHS-3287 [Call number] California Historical Society [Contributing entity]
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