Basket Item Number: B778 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Square basket (a) and lid (b) with rounded tops and bottoms; actually two baskets--one fitting over other--called a "telescope basket." Sides lacquered in various shades of brown and natural. Band of alternating rows of dark brown and natural around the centre.
Item History
- Made in Philippines
- Collected between 1885 and 1911
- Owned by Anna J. Beecher
- Owned by Frederick L. Beecher before 1952
- Received from Frederick L. Beecher (Donor) during 1952
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- B778 a-b
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- lacquer and rattan
- Manufacturing Technique
- wickerwork and lacquered
- Overall
- height 23.0 cm, width 24.0 cm, depth 22.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Philippines
- Previous Owner
- Anna J. Beecher and Frederick L. Beecher
- Received from
- Frederick L. Beecher (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Philippines
When
- Collection Date
- between 1885 and 1911
- Ownership Date
- before 1952
- Acquisition Date
- during 1952
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2004/0084 a-b